Wélissa Gonzaga

Wélissa de Souza Gonzaga, (born 9 September 1982), best known as Sassá, is a Brazilian volleyball player. With the national team, she won the gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

Clubs

• Vasco da Gama (2000–2001)
• Rexona-Ades (2001–2008)
• Finasa/Osasco (2008–2009)
• Sollys/Osasco (2009–2011)
• SESI-SP (2011–2013)
• MKS Dąbrowa Górnicza (2013–2014)
• Praia Clube Uberlândia (2014–2015)
• Brasília Vôlei (2015–2016)
• Fluminense FC (2016–2019)
• Itajaí Vôlei (2020)
• Curitiba Vôlei (2020–2021)
• Moda Brusque (2021–2023)
• Athletes Unlimited Volleyball (2023)
• Mackenzie Esporte Clube (2023–)

Awards

Individuals

• 2004–05 Salonpas Cup – "Most Valuable Player"
• 2004–05 Salonpas Cup – "Best Server"
• 2004–05 Salonpas Cup – "Best Receiver"
• 2005 South American Championship – "Best Receiver"
• 2005 FIVB World Grand Champions Cup – "Best Server"
• 2005–06 Brazilian Superliga – "Best Receiver"
• 2006–07 Brazilian Superliga – "Best Server"
• 2009 South American Club Championship – "Best Receiver"
• 2010 South American Club Championship – "Best Server"
• 2011–12 Brazilian Superliga – "Best Digger"

References

• Athlete bio at 2008 Olympics website

External links

• Wélissa Gonzaga at FIVB.org World Championships 2010