Leandro Vissotto facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Leandro Vissotto
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Personal information
Full name	Leandro Vissotto Neves
Born	(1983-04-30) April 30, 1983 (age 42) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height	2.14 m (7 ft 0 in)
Weight	115 kg (254 lb)
Spike	378 cm (149 in)
Block	348 cm (137 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Opposite spiker
Current team	Funvic Taubaté
Number	8
Career
Years Teams 1999–2000 Flamengo 2000–2002 EC Unisul 2002–2004 EC União Suzano 2004–2005 EC Unisul 2005–2006 Minas Tênis Clube 2006–2007 Top Volley Latina 2007–2008 Taranto Volley 2008–2010 Itas Diatec Trentino 2010–2011 Vôlei Futuro 2011–2012 Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo 2012–2013 Ural Ufa 2013–2014 Rio de Janeiro Vôlei 2014–2014 Suwon KEPCO Vixtorm 2014–2016 JT Thunders 2016 Al Arabi 2016–2017 Gi Group Monza 2017–2018 Vôlei Renata 2018–2020 Funvic Taubaté
National team
2001–2016  Brazil
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Brazil Event 1st 2nd 3rd Olympic Games 0 1 0 World Championship 1 1 0 World Cup 0 0 1 World Grand Champions Cup 1 0 0 World League 4 3 0 South American Championship 2 0 0 Total 8 5 1 Olympic Games Silver 2012 London Team World Championship Gold 2010 Italy Team Silver 2014 Poland Team World Cup Bronze 2011 Japan Team World Grand Champions Cup Gold 2009 Japan Team World League Gold 2003 Madrid Team Gold 2006 Moscow Team Gold 2009 Belgrade Team Gold 2010 Córdoba Team Silver 2011 Gdańsk Team Silver 2013 Mar del Plata Team Silver 2014 Florence Team South American Championship Gold 2009 Bogotá Team Gold 2013 Cabo Frio Team
Last updated: 8 September 2018

Leandro Vissotto Neves, born on April 30, 1983, is a famous Brazilian volleyball player. He is known for being a powerful "opposite spiker" on the court. Leandro has played for the Brazilian national team and many top clubs around the world. He has won many important medals, including a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games. He also helped his team become World Champions in 2010.

About Leandro Vissotto

Leandro Vissotto was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is married to Nathalia. They have two daughters. Their first daughter, Catharina, was born in August 2010. Their second daughter, Victoria, was born on September 7, 2013, in Belo Horizonte.

Leandro's Volleyball Career

Playing for Brazil's National Team

Leandro Vissotto has had a very successful career playing for the Brazilian national team.

• World Champion: On October 10, 2010, Brazil, with Vissotto on the team, won the title of World Champion. This was a huge win for them!
• Olympic Silver Medal: At the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Leandro and his teammates played in the final match. They faced Russia and won a silver medal. Leandro was injured and couldn't play in the final, but he was still a big part of the team's success.
• World Championship Silver: On September 21, 2014, his national team played against Poland in the final of the 2014 World Championship. Brazil won a silver medal, which was Leandro's second medal at the World Championship.

Major Achievements in Volleyball

Leandro Vissotto has won many awards and championships throughout his career.

Club Achievements

He has played for many different volleyball clubs and won several important titles.

CEV Champions League

• 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 - He won the CEV Champions League twice with Itas Diatec Trentino. This is one of the biggest club competitions in Europe.

FIVB Club World Championship

• 2009 - He also won the FIVB Club World Championship with Itas Diatec Trentino. This means his team was the best club team in the world!

Asian Club Championship

• 2016 - He won a silver medal at the AVC Asian Club Championship with Al Arabi Qatar.

National Club Championships

Leandro has also won medals in national leagues in different countries:

• 2014/2015 - He won the Japanese Championship with JT Thunders.
• 2018/2019 - He won the Brazilian Superliga with Funvic Taubaté.
• He also won silver medals in the Brazilian, Italian, and Russian championships, and a bronze medal in the Brazilian Championship.

National Team Achievements

Leandro has won many medals with the Brazilian national team:

• 2000 - CSV U19 South American Championship (for players under 19)
• 2000 - FIVB U19 World Championship
• 2001 - FIVB U21 World Championship (for players under 21)
• 2009, 2010 - FIVB World League (twice)
• 2009, 2013 - South American Championship (twice)
• 2009 - FIVB World Grand Champions Cup
• 2010 - FIVB World Championship
• 2011, 2013, 2014 - FIVB World League (three times)
• 2011 - FIVB World Cup
• 2012 - Olympic Games
• 2014 - FIVB World Championship

Individual Awards

Leandro has also been recognized for his individual skills:

• 2008 - He was the Best Scorer in the Italian Serie A1 league.
• 2010 - He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Coppa Italia Final Four.
• 2016 - He was recognized as the Best Middle Blocker at the Asian Club Championship.

See also

In Spanish: Leandro Vissotto Neves para niños