2017 marks the fourth trip to the world championship for the Brazilian Men’s U23 National Team. Brazil last competed at the world championship in 2009, where the team placed seventh.
Brazil has placed as high as second throughout their history at the tournament, when they hosted the event in Blumenau, Brazil in 2001. The Brazilian team heads into the 2017 Men’s U23 World Championship hoping for a return to the podium.
History at the World Championship
- 2009 – Paris, France – 7th place
- 2005 – Birmingham, Great Britain – 7th place
- 2001 – Blumenau, Brazil – Silver
Team Roster
No. |
Name |
Class |
Date of Birth |
Hometown |
4 | Anderson Braz da Silva | 4.5 | 31-Jan-1996 | Olinda |
5 | Elias Rosa da Silva | 4.0 | 21-Mar-1996 | Asis |
6 | João Paulo de Souza Madureira | 4.5 | 18-Aug-1999 | Niquelândia |
7 | Francisco Denilson de Sousa Sampaio | 4.5 | 30-Jan-1998 | Fortaleza |
8 | Roger Rodrigues Oliveira | 3.0 | 18-Nov-1995 | São Leopoldo |
9 | Wellington de Souza Silva | 1.0 | 09-Feb-1998 | Brasilia |
10 | Reyson da Silva Souza | 3.0 | 18-Oct-1998 | Recife |
11 | Thyago Alves de Deus | 1.0 | 16-May-1998 | Belém |
12 | Renan Mariano Miranda | 2.0 | 02-Feb-1998 | Formosa |
13 | Lucas Fernando dos Santos | 2.5 | 13-May-2000 | Cascavel |
14 | Milley Nunes Lopes | 3.5 | 12-Jun-1999 | Brasilia |
15 | Phillipe Gonçalves | 4.5 | 06-May-1998 | Camboriu |
Coaching Staff: Head Coach : Mauricio Leonardo de Souza Lemos / Assistant Coach : Sileno Santos / Doctor : Leonardo Pereira Guedes de Moura