Murilo Endres facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Murilo Endres
Personal information
Full name	Murilo Endres
Nickname	Murilo
Born	(1981-05-03) 3 May 1981 (age 44) Passo Fundo, Brazil
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	76 kg (168 lb)
Spike	343 cm (135 in)
Block	319 cm (126 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Outside spiker / libero
Current club	SESI São Paulo
Number	8
Career
Years Teams 1998–2003 EC Banespa 2003–2005 EC União Suzano 2005–2006 Callipo Vibo Valentia 2006–2009 Trenkwalder Modena 2009– SESI São Paulo
National team
2004–2016  Brazil
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Brazil Event 1st 2nd 3rd Olympic Games 0 2 0 World Championship 2 1 0 World Grand Champions Cup 2 0 0 World Cup 1 0 1 World League 6 2 0 South American Championship 4 0 0 Pan American Games 1 0 0 Total 16 5 1 Olympic Games Silver 2008 Beijing Silver 2012 London World Championship Gold 2006 Japan Gold 2010 Italy Silver 2014 Poland World Cup Gold 2007 Japan Bronze 2011 Japan World Grand Champions Cup Gold 2005 Japan Gold 2009 Japan World League Gold 2004 Rome Gold 2005 Belgrade Gold 2006 Moscow Gold 2007 Katowice Gold 2009 Belgrade Gold 2010 Cordoba Silver 2011 Gdańsk Silver 2014 Florence Pan American Games Gold 2007 Rio de Janeiro South American Championship Gold 2005 Lages Gold 2007 Santiago Gold 2009 Bogotá Gold 2011 Cuiabá
Last updated: 7 January 2018

Murilo Endres is a famous volleyball player from Brazil. He was born on May 3, 1981. Murilo played for the Brazil men's national volleyball team and for the Brazilian club SESI São Paulo.

He has won many important medals in his career. Murilo earned two silver medals at the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008 and London 2012. He also became a World Champion twice, in 2006 and 2010. In 2014, he won a silver medal at the World Championship.

Murilo has also won many medals in other big tournaments. These include the FIVB World League, the South American Men's Volleyball Championship, the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup, and the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup. He is known as one of Brazil's greatest volleyball players.

Murilo Endres before a game in Katowice, Poland, in 2012.

Murilo's Volleyball Journey

Playing for Clubs

Murilo Endres played for different clubs during his career. From 2006 to 2009, he played in the Italian League for a club called Modena. After that, he returned to Brazil.

For the 2010-2011 season, he played as a wing spiker for SESI São Paulo. This is a well-known club in Brazil.

Playing for Brazil's National Team

Murilo was a key player for the Brazil men's national volleyball team. He helped them win many titles.

• He won seven World League titles. These were in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010.
• He also won one World Cup in 2007.
• Murilo won two World Championships in 2006 and 2010.

He was even named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the 2010 World Championship and the 2010 World League.

Murilo played in the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2012 Summer Olympics. He won a silver medal at both events. He also received the "Best Receiver" award at the 2011 FIVB World League. He was named the MVP of the 2012 Summer Olympics volleyball tournament.

In 2013, Murilo had shoulder surgery. This meant he couldn't play for the national team that year. But he came back strong in 2014. He helped his team win silver medals in both the FIVB World League and the FIVB World Championship.

Murilo was recognized as the best Brazilian athlete of the year in 2010. This award is called the Prêmio Brasil Olímpico.

Murilo's Family Life

Murilo Endres was born in Passo Fundo, a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He has an older brother named Gustavo. Gustavo is also a professional volleyball player.

On October 22, 2009, Murilo married Jaqueline Carvalho. She is also a famous Brazilian volleyball player. In 2013, Murilo and Jaqueline shared exciting news. They were going to have a baby! Their first child, a boy named Paulo Arthur Carvalho Endres, was born on December 20.

Murilo's Achievements in Sports

Club Successes

Murilo has won important titles with his clubs.

Challenge Cup

• 2007/2008 - with Trenkwalder Modena

National Championships

• 2010/2011 Brazilian Championship, with SESI São Paulo

National Team Successes

Murilo has won many medals with the Brazilian national team.

• 2001 FIVB U21 World Championship (Gold)
• 2004 FIVB World League (Gold)
• 2005 FIVB World League (Gold)
• 2005 South American Championship (Gold)
• 2005 FIVB World Grand Champions Cup (Gold)
• 2006 FIVB World League (Gold)
• 2006 FIVB World Championship (Gold)
• 2007 FIVB World League (Gold)
• 2007 South American Championship (Gold)
• 2007 FIVB World Cup (Gold)
• 2008 Olympic Games (Silver)
• 2009 FIVB World League (Gold)
• 2009 South American Championship (Gold)
• 2009 FIVB World Grand Champions Cup (Gold)
• 2010 FIVB World League (Gold)
• 2010 FIVB World Championship (Gold)
• 2011 FIVB World League (Silver)
• 2011 South American Championship (Gold)
• 2011 FIVB World Cup (Bronze)
• 2012 Olympic Games (Silver)
• 2014 FIVB World League (Silver)
• 2014 FIVB World Championship (Silver)

Individual Awards

Murilo has also received many individual awards for his great playing skills.

• 2009 South American Championship - Most Valuable Player (MVP)
• 2010 FIVB World League - Most Valuable Player (MVP)
• 2010 FIVB World Championship - Most Valuable Player (MVP)
• 2010 Prêmio Brasil Olímpico – Best Athlete of the Year
• 2011 Brazilian Championship - Best Receiver
• 2011 Brazilian Championship - Most Valuable Player (MVP)
• 2011 FIVB World League - Best Receiver
• 2012 Olympic Games London - Most Valuable Player (MVP)
• 2013 Brazilian Championship - Best Receiver
• 2014 FIVB World Championship - Best Outside Spiker

See also

In Spanish: Murilo Endres para niños