| Mayssa Pessoa | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Mayssa in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Mayssa Raquel de Oliveira Pessoa | ||
| Born |
11 September 1984 João Pessoa, Brazil | ||
| Nationality | Brazilian | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Dunărea Brăila | ||
| Number | 84 | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| Colégio Lourdinhas | |||
2011–2012 | Issy-Paris Hand | ||
2012–2014 | Dinamo Volgograd | ||
2014–2016 | CSM București | ||
2016–2017 | HC Vardar | ||
2017–2021 | Rostov-Don | ||
2021– | Dunărea Brăila | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Brazil | 87 | (0) | |
Mayssa Raquel de Oliveira Pessoa, also known as Mayssa Pessoa or simply Mayssa (born 11 September 1984) is a Brazilian female handball goalkeeper for Dunărea Brăila and the Brazilian national team.[1]
She was one of nearly two dozen LGBT Olympians at the London Games.[2][3][4][5]
Achievements[edit]
- Romanian National League:
- Romanian Cup:
- Finalist: 2015
- EHF Champions League:
- Russian Super League:
- Winner: 2013, 2014
- French Championship:
- Silver Medalist: 2012
- World Championship:
- Pan American Championship:
- Winner: 2013
- World Games:
- Winner: 2005
Awards and recognition[edit]
- All-Star Goalkeeper of the Pan American Championship: 2013[6]
- MVP of the Bucharest Trophy: 2014[7]
- Team of the Tournament Goalkeeper of the Bucharest Trophy: 2014,[7] 2015
Personal life[edit]
Pessoa comes from a family of intellectuals. Nicknamed Taffarel, she resides in the same city with Hulk (João Pessoa). Her father is a university professor and a former athlete who competed in handball, volleyball, basketball, futsal and beach handball. Her mother is a lawyer, and one of her two sisters is a pediatrician.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Profile at eurohandball.com". European Handball Federation. Archived from the original on 15 August 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ^ Williams, Ken. (5 August 2012) Gay Watch at the Olympics: Lisa Raymond wins bronze in mixed doubles with teammate Mike Bryan. Sdgln.com. Retrieved on 5 August 2016.
- ^ 23 openly gay and lesbian athletes at 2012 London Summer Olympics. Outsports.com. Retrieved on 5 August 2016.
- ^ Em perfil oficial, goleira reserva do handebol brasileiro assume ser bissexual – O Dia. Odia.ig.com.br (6 October 2014). Retrieved on 5 August 2016.
- ^ Mayssa. cob.org.br
- ^ a b "IHF | Circle in the sand: Pessoa from Pessoa reflects on sandy beginnings – and ending?". www.ihf.info. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ a b "We are the champions! CSM a câștigat Bucharest Trophy 2014" (in Romanian). bucharest-trophy.ro. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ^ Brazilianca de la CSM recunoaște curajos: e lesbiană! Handbalista Mayssa Pessoa vorbește deschis despre orientarea ei sexuală | EXCLUSIV | Alte sporturi, Ştiri interne. Libertatea.ro. Retrieved on 5 August 2016.
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