Maurício Souza facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Maurício Souza
Personal information
Full name	Maurício Luiz de Souza
Nationality	Brazilian
Born	(1988-09-29) 29 September 1988 (age 36) Iturama, MG, Brazil
Volleyball information
Position	Middle blocker
Current club	Minas Tênis Clube
Number	13
Career
Years Teams 2007–2008 2008–2011 2011–2012 2012–2013 2013 2013–2014 2014–2015 2015–2017 2017–2019 2019–2021 2021– Sport Club Ulbra Brasil Vôlei Clube Vôlei Futuro Minas Tênis Clube RJ Vôlei Halkbank Ankara Vôlei Taubaté Brasil Vôlei Clube SESC RJ Vôlei Taubaté Minas Tênis Clube
National team
2011–  BRA
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Brazil Olympic Games Gold 2016 Rio de Janeiro FIVB World Championship Silver 2018 Italy/Bulgaria FIVB World Cup Gold 2019 Japan FIVB World Grand Champions Cup Gold 2013 Japan Gold 2017 Japan FIVB Nations League Gold 2021 Rimini FIVB World League Silver 2013 Mar del Plata Silver 2014 Florence Silver 2016 Kraków Silver 2017 Curitiba Pan American Games Gold 2011 Guadalajara Silver 2015 Toronto Pan American Cup Gold 2013 Mexico City CSV South American Championship Gold 2013 Cabo Frio Gold 2015 Maceió Gold 2017 Chile

Meet Maurício Luiz de Souza, a fantastic volleyball player from Brazil! Born on September 29, 1988, Maurício is a key player for the Brazilian national volleyball team. He has achieved amazing things, like winning a gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games. He also helped his team win a silver medal at the 2018 World Championship and a gold medal at the 2019 World Cup. Maurício has been a South American Champion three times (in 2013, 2015, and 2017) and even won a Turkish Championship in 2014. Currently, he plays for the Minas Tênis Clube team.

Maurício's Amazing Achievements

Maurício Souza has had a very successful career in volleyball, winning many medals and awards with both his national team and different clubs. His hard work and talent have made him one of the top players in the world.

Club Successes

Maurício has played for several clubs throughout his career, both in Brazil and internationally. He has helped his teams win important championships.

European Competitions

• CEV Champions League
  • In the 2013/2014 season, Maurício won a silver medal in the CEV Champions League with his team, Halkbank Ankara. This is a very important competition for clubs in Europe.

South American Club Championships

• CSV South American Club Championship
  • In 2009, he earned a silver medal at the South American Club Championship with Brasil Vôlei Clube.
  • In 2013, he won another silver medal at the South American Club Championship with Vivo/Minas.

National Championships and Cups

Maurício has also won many titles in the countries where he has played.

• 2013/2014 He won the Turkish SuperCup with Halkbank Ankara.
• 2013/2014 He also won the Turkish Cup with Halkbank Ankara.
• 2013/2014 And to top it off, he became the Turkish Champion with Halkbank Ankara.
• 2014/2015 He won the Brazilian Cup with Vôlei Taubaté.
• 2019/2020 He won the Brazilian SuperCup with Vôlei Taubaté.
• 2020/2021 He won the Brazilian SuperCup again with Vôlei Taubaté.

Individual Awards

Maurício has also been recognized for his individual skills on the court. He is known for being a great "middle blocker," which is a position in volleyball where players block the opponent's attacks at the net.

• 2013: He was named the Best Middle Blocker at the Pan American Cup.
• 2013: He was also named the Best Blocker at the Pan American Cup.
• 2016: He received the Best Middle Blocker award at the FIVB World League.
• 2020: He was recognized as the Best Middle Blocker at the CSV South American Club Championship.
• 2021: He won the Best Middle Blocker award at the FIVB Nations League.