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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Braga and the second or paternal family name is Guimarães.

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Gabriela Guimarães

Guimarães in 2022

Personal information

Full name

Gabriela Braga Guimarães

Nickname

Gabi; Daughter Of The Volleyball God

Born

19 May 1994 (age 31)
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Height

180 cm (5 ft 11 in)

Weight

65 kg (143 lb)

Spike

305 cm (120 in)

Block

289 cm (114 in)

Volleyball information

Position

Outside hitter

Current club

Imoco Volley Conegliano

Number

Career

Years	Teams
2009–2011 2011–2018 2018–2019 2019–2024	Mackenzie Esporte Clube Rio de Janeiro Minas Tênis Clube Vakifbank Istanbul Imoco Volley Conegliano

National team

2012 –

Brazil

Honours

Women's volleyball

Representing Brazil
Olympic Games
Silver	2020 Tokyo	Team
Bronze	2024 Paris	Team
World Championship
Silver	2022 Poland/Netherlands	Team
Bronze	2014 Italy	Team
World Grand Champions Cup
Silver	2017 Japan	Team
Nations League
Silver	2019 Nanjing	Team
Silver	2021 Rimini	Team
Silver	2022 Ankara	Team
Silver	2025 Łódź	Team
World Grand Prix
Gold	2013 Sapporo	Team
Gold	2014 Tokyo	Team
Gold	2016 Bangkok	Team
Bronze	2015 Omaha	Team
South American Championship
Gold	2013 Ica	Team
Gold	2015 Cartagena	Team
Gold	2021 Barrancabermeja	Team
Gold	2023 Recife	Team

Last updated: 25 June 2021

Gabriela Braga Guimarães (born on May 19, 1994), known to many as Gabi, is a famous Brazilian volleyball player. She plays as an outside hitter, which means she is a key player who attacks from the front row and also helps with defense. Gabi has won many awards and medals throughout her career. She earned a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris with the Brazilian national team.

Gabi's Volleyball Journey
Awards and Achievements
- Individual Awards
- Club Championships
See also

Gabi's Volleyball Journey

Starting Young

Gabi grew up in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Before she started playing volleyball, she tried out other sports like swimming, tennis, and football. When she was 14, she decided to join a volleyball team at her school, Colégio Pitágoras, because her friends were playing.

She tried to join the Minas Tênis Clube team, which was linked to her school. However, she was told she was too short to play. But Gabi didn't give up! She then joined Mackenzie Esporte Clube, where her aunt had once won a volleyball championship. There, coach Delicélio Rodrigues gave her a chance.

Early Success and National Team Calls

In her first year at Mackenzie, Gabi was chosen to play for the Minas Gerais youth state team. Soon after, she was invited to join the Brazil national youth team. In 2010, she helped Brazil win the South American Championship in Lima, Peru. Gabi was even named the tournament's "Best Spiker" and "Most Valuable Player" (MVP).

In 2011, Gabi played for the Brazil national youth team again at the FIVB Girls' Youth World Championship in Ankara, Turkey. Brazil finished sixth, but Gabi was amazing! She scored 155 points, making her the top scorer of the entire tournament. She was also one of the best players in spiking, blocking, serving, and digging.

Guimarães with Brazil women’s national volleyball team in 2012

Playing for Clubs and Winning Medals

Gabi continued to play for her club teams in Brazil. In 2014, she helped her national team win a bronze medal at the World Championship by beating Italy.

In 2015, Gabi played for the Brazilian club Rexona Ades Rio. She also helped her national team win the gold medal at the South American Championship. She was named the "Most Valuable Player" and "Best Outside Hitter" for that tournament.

Guimarães playing for Minas in 2018

In May 2018, Gabi joined Camponesa/Minas TC. She wanted to play with her friend Natália Pereira and be closer to her family. With Minas, she won the Minas Gerais State Championship in 2018. She also helped her team win a silver medal at the 2018 FIVB Club World Championship and was named "Best Outside Spiker."

In 2019, Gabi and her team, Itambé/Minas, won the Copa Brasil and became South American Club Champions for the second time. She was again named "Best Outside Spiker." She also helped her team win the 2018–19 Brazilian Superliga.

Later in 2019, Gabi helped the Brazil national team win a silver medal at the Nations League. She was named "Best Outside Spiker" for that tournament too.

Moving to Turkey and Olympic Success

After her great performances, Gabi signed with the Turkish club Vakifbank Istanbul for the 2019–20 season. She played there until 2024.

In 2021, Gabi led the national team to two silver medals: one at the Nations League and another at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Guimarães in 2021 at the Olympic Games

As captain, she led her national team to another silver medal at the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League.

Gabi played in her third Olympic Games at Paris 2024. Even though she felt she struggled in the semifinal, she helped Brazil win the bronze medal against Turkey. She was also named one of the tournament's "Best Outside Spikers."

Awards and Achievements

Gabi has won many individual awards and team championships throughout her career.

Individual Awards

2010 Youth South American Championship – "Best spiker"
2011 FIVB U18 World Championship – "Best scorer"
2013 South American Club Championship – "Best spiker"
2013 FIVB U20 World Championship – "Best outside spiker"
2015 South American Championship – "Most valuable player"
2015 South American Championship – "Best outside spiker"
2014–15 Brazilian Superliga – "Best spiker"
2014–15 Brazilian Superliga – "Best scorer"
2017 South American Club Championship – "Most valuable player"
2017 FIVB Club World Championship – "Best outside spiker"
2018 FIVB Club World Championship – "Best outside spiker"
2019 South American Club Championship – "Best outside spiker"
2018–19 Brazilian Superliga – "Best outside spiker"
2019 FIVB Nations League – "Best outside spiker"
2021 FIVB Nations League – "Best outside spiker"
2021 South American Championship – "Most valuable player"
2021 FIVB Club World Championship – "Best outside spiker"
2021–22 CEV Champions League – "Most valuable player"
2022 FIVB Nations League – "Best outside spiker"
2022 FIVB World Championship – "Best outside hitter"
2022 FIVB Club World Championships – "Best outside spiker"
2023 South American Championship – "Best outside spiker"
2023 South American Championship – "Most valuable player"
2023 FIVB Club World Championship – "Best outside spiker"
2024 Summer Olympics – "Best outside hitter"
2024–25 Italian League – "Most valuable player"

Club Championships

2012–13 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2013 South American Club Championship – Champion, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2013 FIVB Club World Championship – Runner-Up, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2013–14 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2014–15 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2015 South American Club Championship – Champion, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2015 Brazilian Super Cup – Champion, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2015–16 Brazilian Cup – Champion, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2015–16 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2016 South American Club Championship – Champion, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2016 Brazilian Super Cup – Champion, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2016–17 Brazilian Cup – Champion, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2016–17 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2017 South American Club Championship – Champion, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2017 Brazilian Super Cup – Champion, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2017 FIVB Club World Championship – Runner-Up, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2017–18 Brazilian Superliga – Runner-Up, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2018 South American Club Championship – Runner-Up, with Rio de Janeiro VC
2018 FIVB Club World Championship – Runner-Up, with Minas TC
2018–19 Brazilian Cup – Champion, with Minas TC
2018–19 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Minas TC
2019 South American Club Championship – Champion, with Minas TC
2019 Turkish Super Cup – Runner-Up, with VakıfBank S.K.
2019 FIVB Club World Championship – Bronze medal, with Vakıfbank S.K.
2020 Turkish Super Cup – Runner-Up, with VakıfBank S.K.
2020–21 Turkish Cup – Champion, with Vakıfbank S.K.
2020–21 Turkish League – Champion, with VakıfBank S.K.
2020–21 CEV Champions League – Runner-Up, with VakıfBank S.K.
2021 Turkish Super Cup – Champion, with VakıfBank S.K.
2021 FIVB Club World Championship – Champion, with VakıfBank S.K.
2021–22 Turkish Cup – Champion, with Vakıfbank S.K.
2021–22 Turkish League – Champion, with VakıfBank S.K.
2021–22 CEV Champions League – Champion, with Vakıfbank S.K.
2022 Turkish Super Cup – Runner-Up, with VakıfBank S.K.
2022 FIVB Club World Championship – Runner-Up, with VakıfBank S.K.
2022–23 Turkish Cup – Champion, with Vakıfbank S.K.
2022–23 CEV Champions League – Champion, with VakıfBank S.K.
2023 Turkish Super Cup – Champion, with VakıfBank S.K.
2023 FIVB Club World Championship – Runner-Up, with VakıfBank S.K.
2024 Italian Super Cup – Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
2024 Club World Championship – Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
2024–25 Italian Cup – Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
2024–25 Italian League – Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
2024–25 CEV Champions League – Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano