Isac Santos facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Isac Santos
Santos in 2019
Personal information
Full name	Isac Viana Santos
Born	(1990-12-13) 13 December 1990 (age 34) São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height	2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
Weight	99 kg (218 lb)
Volleyball information
Position	Middle blocker
Current club	Itambé Minas
Number	12
Career
Years Teams 2009–2010 2010–2013 2013–2022 2023 2023– Brasil Vôlei Clube São Bernardo Sada Cruzeiro Jakarta STIN BIN Itambé Minas
National team
2013–  BRA
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Brazil FIVB World Championship Silver 2018 Italy/Bulgaria FIVB World Cup Gold 2019 Japan FIVB World Grand Champions Cup Gold 2017 Japan FIVB Nations League Gold 2021 Rimini FIVB World League Silver 2013 Mar del Plata Silver 2016 Kraków Pan American Cup Gold 2013 Mexico City CSV South American Championship Gold 2015 Maceió Gold 2017 Santiago/Temuco Gold 2019 Chile Gold 2021 Brasília

Isac Viana Santos, born on December 13, 1990, is a professional volleyball player from Brazil. He is a key member of the Brazilian national volleyball team. Isac has won many important medals, including a silver medal at the 2018 World Championship. He also helped his team win the 2019 World Cup. At the club level, he currently plays for Itambé Minas in Brazil. Before that, he played for the Indonesian team, Jakarta STIN BIN.

Isac Santos: A Volleyball Champion

Isac Santos is known for his strong play as a middle blocker. This position is very important in volleyball for blocking shots and making powerful spikes. He has played for several top clubs and achieved great success with the Brazilian national team.

Winning with Clubs

Isac has had an amazing career playing for different volleyball clubs. He spent many years with Sada Cruzeiro, one of the most successful clubs in Brazil.

FIVB Club World Championship

Isac and Sada Cruzeiro won the FIVB Club World Championship five times! This is a huge achievement in club volleyball.

• In 2013, they won in Betim.
• They won again in Betim in 2015.
• Another win came in Betim in 2016.
• They earned a silver medal in Betim in 2019.
• They took home the gold once more in Betim in 2021.
• In 2023, he won a silver medal with Itambé Minas in India.

South American Club Championship

Isac also helped Sada Cruzeiro dominate the CSV South American Club Championship. They won this championship many times.

• 2014 in Belo Horizonte
• 2016 in Taubate
• 2017 in Montes Claros
• 2018 in Montes Claros
• 2019 in Belo Horizonte
• 2020 in Contagem
• 2022 in Contagem

National Championships

Isac has also won many national titles in Brazil with Sada Cruzeiro. These include the Brazilian Cup, Brazilian SuperCup, and the Brazilian Championship.

• 2013–14 Brazilian Cup
• 2013–14 Brazilian Championship
• 2014–15 Brazilian Championship
• 2015–16 Brazilian SuperCup
• 2015–16 Brazilian Cup
• 2015–16 Brazilian Championship
• 2016–17 Brazilian SuperCup
• 2016–17 Brazilian Championship
• 2017–18 Brazilian SuperCup
• 2017–18 Brazilian Cup
• 2017–18 Brazilian Championship
• 2018–19 Brazilian Cup
• 2019–20 Brazilian Cup
• 2020–21 Brazilian Cup
• 2021–22 Brazilian SuperCup
• 2021–22 Brazilian Championship

Early Success: Youth Team

Even when he was younger, Isac showed great promise in volleyball. He played for Brazil's youth national team and achieved success there too.

• 2008 He won a silver medal at the CSV U21 South American Championship.
• 2009 He won a gold medal at the FIVB U21 World Championship.

Special Awards for Isac

Isac has also received individual awards for being one of the best players in different tournaments. These awards often recognize him as the "Best Middle Blocker."

• 2013: Pan American Cup – Best Middle Blocker
• 2014: CSV South American Club Championship – Best Middle Blocker
• 2015: CSV South American Championship – Best Middle Blocker
• 2016: CSV South American Club Championship – Best Middle Blocker
• 2018: CSV South American Club Championship – Best Middle Blocker
• 2019: CSV South American Club Championship – Best Middle Blocker