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Naiane Rios
Personal information
Full name Naiane de Almeida Rios
Nationality Brazilian
Born (1994-11-29) 29 November 1994 (age 30)
Belém, Pará, Brazil
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 63 kg (139 lb)
Spike 276 cm (109 in)
Block 281 cm (111 in)
Volleyball information
Position Setter
Current club Pinheiros
Number 3
National team
2016–2017  BRA
Honours
Women's Volleyball
Representing  Brazil
World Grand Champions Cup
Silver 2017 Japan Team
Pan American Games
Silver 2023 Santiago
Montreux Volley Masters
Gold 2017 Switzerland Team
U23 World Championship
Gold 2015 Ankara
U20 World Championship
Bronze 2013 Brno
U20 South American Championship
Gold 2012 Lima
U18 South American Championship
Gold 2010 Peru

Naiane Rios (born November 29, 1994) is a talented Brazilian volleyball player. She is known for her role as a setter, which is like the quarterback of a volleyball team. Naiane helps set up plays and passes the ball to her teammates so they can score points. She has played for many different clubs in Brazil and has also represented her country in international competitions.

Playing for Clubs

Naiane Rios began her professional volleyball career in 2010. She has played for several well-known clubs in Brazil. Each club helped her grow as a player and gain more experience on the court.

  • Brazil Oi Macaé (2010–2011)
  • Brazil E.C. Pinheiros (2011–2014)
  • Brazil Minas Tênis Clube (2014–2017)
  • Brazil Hinode Barueri (2017–2018)
  • Brazil Vôlei Bauru (2018–2020)
  • Brazil Osasco/Audax (2020-)

Achievements and Awards

Naiane has won many medals and individual awards throughout her career. These awards show her skill and dedication to volleyball.

International Medals

  • Silver Medal at the 2017 World Grand Champions Cup in Japan.
  • Silver Medal at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago.
  • Gold Medal at the 2017 Montreux Volley Masters in Switzerland.
  • Gold Medal at the 2015 U23 World Championship in Ankara.
  • Bronze Medal at the 2013 U20 World Championship in Brno.
  • Gold Medal at the 2012 U20 South American Championship in Lima.
  • Gold Medal at the 2010 U18 South American Championship in Peru.

Individual Awards

Naiane has also been recognized for her individual performance on the court.

  • 2010 CSV U17 South American Championship – "Best Setter"
  • 2012 CSV U19 South American Championship – "Best Setter"

Being named "Best Setter" means she was recognized as the top player in her position during those tournaments. This is a big honor in volleyball.

External links

  • FIVB biography
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