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