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Natalia Guitler at the Web Summit Rio, 2023
Born	(1987-06-04) June 4, 1987 (age 38) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality	Brazil
Occupation	Tennis player, Teqball player, Footballer, Freestyler footballer, Businesswoman,digital influencer

Natalia Guitler was born on June 4, 1987. She is a talented Brazilian athlete who used to play professional tennis. Today, she is famous for her skills in freestyle football, footvolley, and teqball. Natalia is also a businesswoman and a popular online personality.

She has won the Footvolley world championship seven times and is also a Teqball world champion. Natalia is known for helping women's Footvolley and Teqball grow. She has even played with famous athletes like Neymar and Ronaldinho Gaúcho. Natalia also promotes sports through her training center and social media.

About Natalia Guitler
Tennis Journey
Teqball Achievements
Footvolley Success
Football Career
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About Natalia Guitler

Natalia Guitler playing Teqball in 2019

Natalia Guitler was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Her parents moved to Brazil from Argentina in 1980. She is the youngest of four children and has three older brothers.

Growing up, Natalia had easy access to football and tennis courts. Her family, especially her brothers and father, encouraged her to play sports from a young age. She started playing football and tennis as a child and showed a lot of natural talent.

When she was 10, Natalia also started playing Footvolley. At first, it was just a fun hobby. Because her family was from Argentina, she spent some of her teenage years training there. This is where she worked on becoming a professional tennis player.

Tennis Journey

Natalia started playing tennis when she was only four years old. This sport led her to live in Argentina for five years. On July 6, 2009, she reached her highest tennis ranking, becoming number 454 in singles. Her best doubles ranking was 461 in November 2009.

Natalia won one singles title and four doubles titles in professional tennis tournaments. She also won titles when she was a junior player. However, it was hard to find enough competitions in Brazil, and traveling for sports was very expensive.

At age 21, Natalia decided to stop playing professional tennis. This was due to money problems, stress, and travel difficulties. She moved back to Brazil to be with her family. During this time, she tried out other sports like football, handball, surfing, and snooker. This showed how much she loved all kinds of sports. Later, she studied Administration and Sports Marketing to prepare for a career outside of playing sports.

Teqball Achievements

Natalia Guitler playing Teqball in 2019

In 2018, Natalia discovered Teqball, a sport that mixes parts of table tennis and football. She was introduced to it by Ronaldinho Gaúcho, a famous football player who promotes Teqball. Natalia played her first Teqball game at Ronaldinho's house. The president of the French Teqball Federation saw her play and invited her to the World Championships in France.

Even though she had not practiced much and did not know all the rules, Natalia competed. She teamed up with Marcos Vieira. They finished fourth in the mixed doubles category, competing against teams from 50 countries.

In 2019, Natalia and Marcos Vieira won the Teqball world championship in Budapest, Hungary. This made Natalia the first woman to win this title! Her success came from working with Master Coach Zé André. He helped her improve her focus and handle pressure better.

In June 2021, Natalia and Marcos Vieira became the top-ranked mixed doubles team in Teqball. This happened after they won the Brazilian national competition. Natalia hopes that Teqball will be included in the Olympics one day. She has also talked about how she inspires more women to play these sports.

Footvolley Success

In 2010, while still in Argentina, one of Natalia's brothers showed her Footvolley. She immediately loved the sport. It started as a hobby but became a serious passion after she stopped playing tennis. By 2017, when she was 30, Natalia started playing Footvolley professionally. She used the skills she learned from tennis and football to become very good.

Rising in Footvolley (2018–2020)

In 2018, Natalia began competing in Footvolley world championships. She won her first title with her partner, Vanessa Tabarez. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Natalia changed her training. Her personal trainer, Ricardo Lapa, helped her focus on exercises she could do at home. This helped her stay fit when she could not train on the beach. Both Footvolley and Teqball became more popular during this time. This was because they could be played outdoors with only a few people.

Natalia became famous in Brazil and around the world. She showed her amazing skills in Footvolley and futmesa matches. She played against well-known athletes like Neymar and Ronaldinho and many others. Her talent led her to sign agreements with adidas and Mikasa. She became an ambassador for adidas for women's football. Mikasa also created an official Footvolley ball with her name on it.

Recognition and Media (2021–2022)

In 2021, Natalia became even more well-known through media appearances. In February, she took part in the "Reis e Rainhas do Drible" (Kings and Queens of Dribbling) event. She showed her skills alongside futsal star Amandinha. In June, she was even featured as a character in the video game FIFA 21. Players could recruit her in the VOLTA mode.

By late 2021, Natalia had won many titles. These included three "Rainha da Praia" (Queen of the Beach) titles and six Brazilian Footvolley championships. She also won two world titles: one in Footvolley with Vanessa Tabarez and another in Teqball with Rafaella Fontes. Her social media presence grew, with over 2 million followers on Instagram.

In 2022, Natalia continued to compete and build her legacy. In May, she wrote an article for The Players’ Tribune. In it, she shared her journey from tennis to Footvolley and Teqball. She also talked about her dream of competing in the Olympics. In June, she played Footvolley with Neymar, showing their friendly competition. In August, she appeared on the OtaLab TV show. She discussed how she inspires women in sports. She also talked about the challenges of making a living only from Footvolley and Teqball. Natalia shared that most of her income came from social media and sponsorships.

In October 2022, Natalia opened the Centro de Treinamento Natalia Guitler (CT). This training center is on Barra da Tijuca Beach in Rio de Janeiro. It teaches Footvolley to children and young athletes. Natalia developed the teaching methods with coaches Pamella Leobons and Marcelo Lyra. Many celebrities attended the opening of her center.

Continued Success and Advocacy (2023–2025)

In February 2023, Natalia started working as a commentator for the Liga Paulista de Footvolley on SporTV. This was her first step into sports media. In March, she won her fourth Footvolley world championship with Vanessa Tabarez. She has won titles in Israel and Brazil. Natalia still dreams of seeing Footvolley and Teqball in the Olympics. She hopes to win medals in both sports. She also launched her own Footvolley ball with Mikasa.

In October 2023, Natalia and Tabarez competed in a World Footvolley event. Natalia noticed that women's Footvolley in Brazil was becoming much more competitive. She highlighted new athletes and the bright future of the sport.

In February 2024, UOL published a story about Natalia's journey from tennis to Footvolley. They called her an icon in the sport. She also showed support for young Brazilian tennis player João Fonseca.

In March 2025, Natalia and Tabarez won their sixth Footvolley world championship together in Israel. This was Natalia's seventh overall title, making her a "heptacampeã" (seven-time champion). They beat the United States in the final, showing their strong teamwork. Natalia believes it is important to keep learning and stay disciplined. She also works with a team to prepare physically and mentally. Her future goals include continuing to compete at a high level. She also wants to expand her training center and launch talks to promote sports and support women.