Latest Ranking

  • FIVB world ranking: #2
  • Ranking points: 428.00
  • Ranking update: 01 May 2026 - 03:46 pm UTC
  • Confederation: South American Volleyball Confederation

Head Coach

Jose Roberto Guimaraes

Core Players

  • Gabi - featured core player; profile focus: first-contact pressure, transition scoring and leadership moments.
  • Ana Cristina - featured core player; profile focus: wing-side scoring, serve pressure and late-set point production.
  • Thaisa - featured core player; profile focus: tempo control, block-defense connection and middle-lane pressure.
  • Rosamaria Montibeller - featured core player; profile focus: reception stability, transition coverage and rotation balance.

History And Honors

  • Olympic champions in 2008 and 2012
  • Multiple Olympic medals
  • World Grand Prix/VNL-era dominance

Tactical Profile

Brazil plays fluid, defender-rich volleyball around Gabi’s all-court excellence. Zé Roberto’s teams value transition patience, middle involvement and emotional momentum.

High Moment

The 2008 and 2012 Olympic titles created the golden standard, while the Gabi-led generation has kept Brazil on global podiums.

Brazil Women's National Volleyball Team match and podium photo 1

Brazil Women's National Volleyball Team match and podium photo 2

Brazil Women's National Volleyball Team match and podium photo 3

Editorial Notes

This profile is a first-pass research draft for the current top-20 ranking set. Coach and roster information should be rechecked before major tournament publishing windows because national-team call-ups and staff appointments can change quickly.