Wallace de Souza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wallace de Souza |
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de Souza in 2016
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| Full name | Wallace Leandro de Souza | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality |  Brazilian |
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| Born | 26 June 1987 São Paulo, Brazil |
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| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spike | 360 cm (142 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Block | 340 cm (134 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Opposite | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current club | Sada Cruzeiro | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Honours
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Wallace Leandro de Souza (born on June 26, 1987) is a famous Brazilian volleyball player. He is often known simply as Wallace. He played as an "opposite" hitter, which is a key position in volleyball. Wallace has won many important medals throughout his career. He was a member of the Brazil men's national volleyball team for many years.
Wallace helped his team win a gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. He also won a silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics. He earned silver medals at the 2014 and 2018 World Championships. Wallace is also a three-time South American Champion. He won these titles in 2011, 2013, and 2017.
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 social media post that caused a lot of discussion. He later deleted the post and apologized, saying he was wrong and would never encourage violence. Following this, his club team, Sada Cruzeiro, suspended him for a period. The Brazilian Olympic Committee also looked into the matter.
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Wallace's Volleyball Journey
Club Success
Wallace has played for several clubs during his career. He has had great success with his teams, especially with Sada Cruzeiro.
Winning World Club Championships
- FIVB Club World Championship
In 2013, he won with Sada Cruzeiro.- In 2015, he won again with Sada Cruzeiro.
- In 2021, he won with Sada Cruzeiro.
- In 2024, he won with Sada Cruzeiro.
In 2022, he earned a bronze medal with Sada Cruzeiro.
South American Club Championships
- CSV South American Club Championship
In 2012, he won with Sada Cruzeiro.- In 2014, he won with Sada Cruzeiro.
- In 2016, he won with Sada Cruzeiro.
National League Titles
- National championships
- 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
- 2011/2012
Individual Awards
Wallace has also received many individual awards for his excellent performance. These awards recognize him as one of the best players in the world.
- 2011: Pan American Games – Best spiker
- 2012: FIVB Club World Championship – Best server
- 2013: FIVB Club World Championship – Most valuable player (MVP)
- 2013: FIVB World Grand Champions Cup – Best opposite spiker
- 2014: CSV South American Club Championship – Most valuable player (MVP)
- 2014: CSV South American Club Championship – Best opposite spiker
- 2014: FIVB Club World Championship – Best opposite spiker
- 2016: FIVB World League – Best opposite spiker
- 2016: Olympic Games – Best opposite spiker
- 2017: FIVB World League – Best opposite spiker
- 2017: CSV South American Championship – Best opposite spiker
- 2019: Memorial of Hubert Jerzy Wagner – Best server
- 2021: FIVB Nations League – Most valuable player (MVP) (shared with Bartosz Kurek)
- 2021: FIVB Nations League – Best opposite spiker
- 2021: FIVB Club World Championship – Best opposite spiker
- 2024: FIVB Club World Championship – Most valuable player (MVP)
- 2024: FIVB Club World Championship – Best opposite spiker
See also
In Spanish: Wallace de Souza para niños
