Wallace de Souza facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wallace de Souza
de Souza in 2016
Personal information
Full name	Wallace Leandro de Souza
Nationality	Brazilian
Born	(1987-06-26) 26 June 1987 (age 38) São Paulo, Brazil
Height	1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight	85 kg (187 lb)
Spike	360 cm (142 in)
Block	340 cm (134 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Opposite
Current club	Sada Cruzeiro
Career
Years Teams 2006–2008 2008–2009 2009–2016 2016–2018 2018–2020 2020–2021 2021–present EC Banespa Vôlei Futuro Sada Cruzeiro Vôlei Taubaté SESC RJ Spor Toto Sada Cruzeiro
National team
2009–2022  BRA
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Brazil Olympic Games Gold 2016 Rio de Janeiro Silver 2012 London FIVB World Championship Silver 2014 Poland Silver 2018 Bulgaria/Italy Bronze 2022 Poland/Slovenia FIVB World Cup Bronze 2011 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 CSV South American Championship Gold 2011 Cuiabá Gold 2013 Cabo Frio Gold 2017 Chile

Wallace Leandro de Souza (born on June 26, 1987), often called just Wallace, is a famous Brazilian volleyball player. He was a key member of the Brazil men's national volleyball team.

Wallace is an Olympic champion, winning gold at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. He also earned a silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics. He has won silver medals at the 2014 and 2018 World Championships. Wallace is also a three-time South American Champion.

After winning a bronze medal at the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship, Wallace announced he was retiring from the Brazilian national team.

In January 2023, Wallace made a controversial post on social media. This caused a lot of discussion and led to his club, Sada Cruzeiro, temporarily suspending him. Wallace later deleted the post and apologized for his actions. He said he was wrong and would never encourage violence.

Wallace's Amazing Volleyball Journey

Club Successes

Wallace has achieved many great things with his volleyball clubs. He has helped his teams win major championships around the world.

FIVB Club World Championship Medals

• 2013: Gold medal with Sada Cruzeiro in Betim.
• 2015: Gold medal with Sada Cruzeiro in Betim.
• 2021: Gold medal with Sada Cruzeiro in Betim.
• 2024: Gold medal with Sada Cruzeiro in Uberlândia.
• 2022: Bronze medal with Sada Cruzeiro in Betim.

South American Club Championship Medals

• 2012: Gold medal with Sada Cruzeiro in Linares.
• 2014: Gold medal with Sada Cruzeiro in Belo Horizonte.
• 2016: Gold medal with Sada Cruzeiro in Taubate.

National Championship Wins

• 2011/2012: Brazilian Championship with Sada Cruzeiro.
• 2013/2014: Brazilian Championship with Sada Cruzeiro.
• 2014/2015: Brazilian Championship with Sada Cruzeiro.
• 2015/2016: Brazilian Championship with Sada Cruzeiro.
• 2020/2021: Turkish Cup with Spor Toto.

Individual Awards

Wallace has also won many awards for his individual performance on the court. These awards recognize him as one of the best players in the world.

• 2011: Best Spiker at the Pan American Games.
• 2012: Best Server at the FIVB Club World Championship.
• 2013: Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the FIVB Club World Championship.
• 2013: Best Opposite Spiker at the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup.
• 2014: Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the CSV South American Club Championship.
• 2014: Best Opposite Spiker at the CSV South American Club Championship.
• 2014: Best Opposite Spiker at the FIVB Club World Championship.
• 2016: Best Opposite Spiker at the FIVB World League.
• 2016: Best Opposite Spiker at the Olympic Games.
• 2017: Best Opposite Spiker at the FIVB World League.
• 2017: Best Opposite Spiker at the CSV South American Championship.
• 2019: Best Server at the Memorial of Hubert Jerzy Wagner.
• 2021: Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the FIVB Nations League (shared).
• 2021: Best Opposite Spiker at the FIVB Nations League.
• 2021: Best Opposite Spiker at the FIVB Club World Championship.
• 2024: Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the FIVB Club World Championship.
• 2024: Best Opposite Spiker at the FIVB Club World Championship.

See also

In Spanish: Wallace de Souza para niños