Bruno Mossa Rezende

Bruno Mossa Rezende, born on July 2, 1986, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inherited his passion for volleyball from his parents, both former professional players. His father, Bernardo Rezende, is a renowned coach, and his mother, Vera Mossa, competed in three Olympic Games. Bruno began his career in youth teams, securing a second-place finish at the 2005 U20 World Championship with the Brazil national team. He then quickly progressed to the senior national team, where he achieved significant success throughout his career. He has consistently played at the highest levels of professional volleyball, competing for various clubs in both Brazil and Italy.

Throughout his extensive career, Bruno Rezende has accumulated an impressive array of titles and awards. With the Brazilian national team, he became an Olympic Champion in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, also earning silver medals at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympic Games. He was part of the World Championship-winning squad in 2010 and also secured multiple gold medals in the FIVB World Cup, World Grand Champions Cup, FIVB Nations League, and the South American Championship. His club career is equally decorated, with numerous Brazilian Championships and Italian Championships, as well as CEV Champions League and FIVB Club World Championship titles. These achievements underscore his role as a pivotal setter and a consistent force in international and club volleyball.

Rezende has been consistently recognized for his individual performance, receiving “Best Setter” awards in various Superliga Brasileira seasons, the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup, the FIVB World League, the South American Championship, and the 2016 Olympic Games. In 2019, he was honored as the Most Valuable Player at the FIVB Club World Championship. His dedication to the sport extends beyond the court, as evidenced by his involvement with initiatives like the 1% Movement for ‘Let’s Keep The Ball Flying,’ aiming to make a positive impact through volleyball.