Fernanda Garay facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fernanda Garay
Garay at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Personal information
Full name	Fernanda Garay Rodrigues
Nickname	Fê Garay
Born	(1986-05-10) May 10, 1986 (age 39) Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Height	1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	74 kg (163 lb)
Spike	308 cm (121 in)
Block	288 cm (113 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Wing spiker
Current club	Praia Clube
National team
2010–2021  Brazil
Honours Women's volleyball Representing  Brazil Olympic Games Gold 2012 London Team Silver 2020 Tokyo Team World Championship Silver 2010 Japan Team Bronze 2014 Italy Team World Grand Champions Cup Gold 2013 Tokyo/Nagoya Team World Grand Prix Gold 2013 Sapporo Team Gold 2014 Tokyo Team Gold 2016 Bangkok Team Silver 2011 Macau Team Silver 2012 Ningbo Team Pan American Games Gold 2011 Guadalajara Team Silver 2015 Toronto Team South American Championship Gold 2011 Callao Team Gold 2013 Ica Team Gold 2015 Cartagena Team FIVB Nations League Silver 2021 Rimini Team
Last updated: November 2021

Fernanda Garay Rodrigues, often called Fê Garay, is a famous Brazilian volleyball player. She was born on May 10, 1986. Fernanda played as a wing spiker, which is a key attacking position in volleyball. She is well-known for her powerful spikes and strong defense.

Fê Garay achieved great success with the Brazilian national team. She won a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Later, she earned a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. She is 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) tall.

Fernanda Garay's Volleyball Journey

Early Career and Achievements

Fernanda Garay started her professional volleyball career in Brazil. She quickly became known for her skills. She even served as a military sergeant and played in the 2011 Military World Games. In this tournament, she helped her team win a gold medal. She was also named the Most Valuable Player and Best Spiker.

Playing for Clubs Around the World

Fernanda played for many different clubs during her career. She joined Sollys Nestlé Osasco in Brazil. With this team, she won the gold medal at the 2012 FIVB Women's Club World Championship in Qatar. She was also named the Best Spiker in the Brazilian Superliga for the 2012/13 season.

Later, she moved to play for Fenerbahçe in Turkey. After that, she played for Dinamo Krasnodar in Russia. With Krasnodar, she won the Russian Cup. She also helped them reach the finals of the 2015 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship. Even though they lost, she was recognized as the Best Outside Spiker.

She then played for Dinamo Moscow and won the Russian league championship in 2016. She also played in China for Guangdong Evergrande. Her last club was Praia Clube in Brazil, where she played until 2021.

Success with the Brazilian National Team

Fernanda Garay was a very important player for the Brazilian national team. She helped them win many medals in major international competitions.

• Olympic Games: She won a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. She also won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
• World Championship: She earned a silver medal in 2010 and a bronze medal in 2014.
• World Grand Champions Cup: Her team won gold in 2013.
• World Grand Prix: She won three gold medals (2013, 2014, 2016) and two silver medals (2011, 2012).
• Pan American Games: She won a gold medal in 2011 and a silver medal in 2015.
• South American Championship: She won three gold medals in a row (2011, 2013, 2015).
• FIVB Nations League: She won a silver medal in 2021.

After winning the silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Fernanda Garay announced her retirement from playing for the national team.

Clubs

• São Caetano (2002–2004)
• MRV/Minas (2004–2005)
• Fiat/Minas (2005–2008)
• Pinheiros/Mackenzie (2008–2010)
• NEC Red Rockets (2010–2011)
• Vôlei Futuro (2011–2012)
• Sollys/Nestlé (2012–2013)
• Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2013–2014)
• Dinamo Krasnodar (2014–2015)
• Dinamo Moscow (2015–2016)
• Guangdong Evergrande (2016–2017)
• Praia Clube (2017–2021)

Awards

Fernanda Garay received many individual awards for her excellent performance:

• 2011 Military World Games – "Most valuable player"
• 2011 Military World Games – "Best spiker"
• 2011 World Grand Prix – "Best receiver"
• 2011 South American Championship – "Best receiver"
• 2012 Summer Olympics South American qualification tournament – "Most valuable player"
• 2012 Summer Olympics South American qualification tournament – "Best spiker"
• 2012 Summer Olympics – "Best receiver"
• 2012 South American Club Championship – "Best receiver"
• 2012–13 Brazilian Superliga – "Best spiker"
• 2013 Montreux Volley Masters – "Most valuable player"
• 2013 South American Championship – "Best outside spiker"
• 2015 FIVB Club World Championship – "Best outside spiker"
• 2019 South American Club Championship – "Best outside spiker"

Club Awards

Fernanda Garay also helped her clubs win many titles:

• 2012–13 Brazilian Superliga – Runner-up, with Sollys Nestlé Osasco
• 2014 Russian Cup – Champion, with Dinamo Krasnodar
• 2015–16 Russian Super League – Champion, with Dinamo Moscow
• 2017–18 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Dentil/Praia Clube
• 2018–19 Brazilian Superliga – Runner-up, with Dentil/Praia Clube
• 2020–21 Brazilian Superliga – Runner-up, with Dentil/Praia Clube
• 2013–14 CEV Cup – Champion, with Fenerbahçe
• 2014–15 CEV Cup – Champion, with Dinamo Krasnodar
• 2012 South American Club Championship – Champion, with Sollys Nestlé Osasco
• 2012 FIVB Club World Championship – Champion, with Sollys Nestlé Osasco
• 2015 FIVB Club World Championship – Runner-up, with Dinamo Krasnodar
• 2019 South American Club Championship – Runner-up, with Dentil/Praia Clube
• 2020 South American Club Championship – Runner-up, with Dentil/Praia Clube