Hélia Souza Pinto, widely known as Fofão, is a retired Brazilian setter whose international career stretched across five Olympic Games from 1992 to 2008. She captained and directed Brazil to its first women’s Olympic volleyball gold medal at Beijing 2008 and was named the tournament’s best setter.
Fofão also won Olympic bronze medals in 1996 and 2000 and became one of the most respected playmakers in Brazilian volleyball history. Her club career included major teams in Brazil and Europe, while her calm tempo control and leadership made her a reference point for generations of setters.
Player Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Hélia Rogério de Souza Pinto |
| Date of Birth | March 10, 1970 |
| Birthplace | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Position | Setter |
| Height | 173 cm |
| National Team | Brazil Women’s National Volleyball Team |
| Olympic Appearances | Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 |
| Olympic Medals | Gold — Beijing 2008; Bronze — Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 |
| Career Status | Retired |