Fabiana Claudino is a retired Brazilian middle blocker who captained Brazil and won back-to-back Olympic gold medals at Beijing 2008 and London 2012. Her blocking and first-tempo attacking made her one of the defining central players of Brazil’s championship generation.
Fabiana played more than two decades of professional volleyball across Brazil and international leagues before announcing her retirement in 2024. She then remained involved in the sport as League One Volleyball’s first international ambassador.
Player Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Fabiana Marcelino Claudino |
| Date of Birth | January 24, 1985 |
| Birthplace | Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Position | Middle Blocker |
| National Team | Brazil Women’s National Volleyball Team |
| National-Team Role | Former Captain |
| Olympic Appearances | Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016 |
| Olympic Medals | Gold — Beijing 2008, London 2012 |
| Career Status | Retired |