Jaqueline Carvalho facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jaqueline Carvalho
Personal information
Full name	Jaqueline Maria Pereira de Carvalho Endres
Nickname	Jaque
Born	(1983-12-31) December 31, 1983 (age 41) Recife, Brazil
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	70 kg (154 lb)
Spike	302 cm (119 in)
Block	286 cm (113 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Outside hitter
Current club	Osasco Audax
Number	8
National team
2001–2018 Brazil
Honours Women's volleyball Representing  Brazil Olympic Games Gold 2008 Beijing Team Gold 2012 London Team World Championship Silver 2006 Japan Team Silver 2010 Japan Team Bronze 2014 Italy Team World Cup Silver 2007 Japan Team World Grand Champions Cup Gold 2005 Tokyo/Nagoya Team Gold 2013 Tokyo/Nagoya Team World Grand Prix Gold 2005 Sendai Team Gold 2006 Reggio Calabria Team Gold 2008 Yokohama Team Gold 2014 Tokyo Team Gold 2016 Bangkok Team Silver 2010 Ningbo Team Silver 2012 Ningbo Team South American Championship Gold 2011 Callao Team Pan American Games Gold 2011 Guadalajara Team Silver 2015 Toronto Team
Last updated: April 2019

Jaqueline Maria Pereira de Carvalho Endres, born on December 31, 1983, is a famous Brazilian volleyball player. She was a key member of the Brazilian national team that won gold medals at the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympic Games. She is known for her powerful attacks as an outside hitter.

Jaqueline Carvalho's Volleyball Journey

Jaqueline Carvalho started her amazing volleyball career in Brazil. She played for several top clubs before moving to Europe.

Playing for Clubs

Jaqueline began her professional journey with Gremio de Volei Osasco in 2002. She then moved to Unilever Rio de Janeiro in 2004. These were big clubs in Brazil.

In 2006, she decided to play in Europe. She joined Vini Monteschiavo Jesi in Italy. Later, she played for Gruppo Murcia 2002 in Spain and Scavolini Pesaro in Italy. Playing in different countries helped her grow as a player.

After her time in Europe, Jaqueline returned to Brazil. She played for Camponesa-Minas and Sesi-SP. She even returned to Minas in 2016.

International Success with Brazil

Jaqueline was a very important player for the Brazilian national team. She helped them win many big competitions.

Pan American Games Gold

In 2011, she was part of the team that won the gold medal at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. This was a great win for Brazil.

Olympic Gold Medals

One of her biggest achievements was winning the gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. This was her second Olympic gold, as she also won in Beijing in 2008. These wins made her a national hero.

World Grand Prix Victories

Jaqueline also won many gold medals in the FIVB World Grand Prix. In 2013, she helped Brazil win their fourth World Grand Prix gold medal by beating Japan in the final. She continued to win gold in this competition in 2014 and 2016.

Pan American Games Silver

In 2015, Jaqueline and the Brazilian team won a silver medal at the Pan American Games in Toronto. They played well but lost to the United States in the final match.

Jaqueline's Personal Life

Jaqueline Carvalho is married to another famous Brazilian volleyball player, Murilo Endres. They have a son named Arthur. It's cool that both parents are amazing athletes!

Teams Jaqueline Played For

Here are the clubs Jaqueline played for during her career:

• Vôlei Osasco (2002–2004)
• Rexona-Ades (2004–2006)
• Vini Monteschiavo Jesi (2006–2007)
• Gruppo Murcia (2007–2008)
• Scavolini Pesaro (2008–2009)
• Sollys Osasco (2009–2014)
• Minas Tênis Clube (2014–2015)
• SESI-SP (2015–2016)
• Minas Tênis Clube (2016–2017)
• Hinode Barueri (2017–2018)
• Osasco Audax (2019–2021)
• Campinas Vôlei (2023)

Awards and Achievements

Jaqueline Carvalho has won many awards throughout her career, both as an individual player and with her teams.

Individual Awards

• 2001 FIVB U20 World Championship – "Most valuable player" (MVP means the best player in the tournament!)
• 2006 FIVB World Championship – "Best receiver"
• 2009 South America Club Championship – "Most valuable player"
• 2009–10 Brazilian Superliga – "Most valuable player"
• 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix – "Best spiker"
• 2011 South America Club Championship – "Most valuable player"
• 2012 South America Club Championship – "Best server"
• 2012 FIVB Club World Championship – "Best receiver"
• 2012–13 Brazilian Superliga – "Best receiver"

Club Awards

Jaqueline helped her clubs win many championships:

• 2002–03 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Osasco Vôlei
• 2003–04 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Osasco Vôlei
• 2005–06 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Rexona Ades
• 2008–09 Italian League – Champion, with Scavolini Pesaro
• 2009–10 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Sollys Osasco
• 2011–12 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Sollys Osasco
• 2009 South American Club Championship – Champion, with Sollys Osasco
• 2010 South American Club Championship – Champion, with Sollys Osasco
• 2011 South American Club Championship – Champion, with Sollys Osasco
• 2012 South American Club Championship – Champion, with Sollys Nestlé Osasco
• 2012 Club World Championship – Champion, with Sollys Nestlé Osasco

See also

In Spanish: Jaqueline Carvalho para niños