Arlene Xavier
Also known as Arlene de Queiroz Xavier
- Born
- Dec 20, 1969age 56
- height
- 5'10" (or 177 cm)
- nationality
- Brazilian
Career
Active 1987 – 2019
Biography
About Arlene Xavier
Arlene de Queiroz Xavier, born December 20, 1969, in Contagem, Minas Gerais, Brazil, is a former Brazilian volleyball player. She began her professional career at age 18 and remained active for 32 years, until 2019. Standing 5'10" and weighing 163 lbs, she had a mixed-race (primarily Black) ethnicity.
Xavier represented Brazil at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. In 2006, she was named "Best Libero" at the FIVB World Grand Prix in Reggio Calabria, Italy, where the Brazilian National Team took gold. She retired after a long career that spanned over three decades.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1987-2019 (started around 18 years old; 32 years active)
- Birthplace
- Contagem, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Black)
Body
- Weight
- 163 lbs (or 74 kg)
Frequently asked
How long was Arlene Xavier's professional career?
She was active from 1987 to 2019, which adds up to 32 years, starting when she was 18.
What position did she excel at internationally?
She was named Best Libero at the 2006 FIVB World Grand Prix, highlighting her defensive skills.
Did she compete in the Olympics?
Yes, she represented Brazil at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
Did you know
- She was 56 years old when she retired, after a career spanning 32 years.
- Her height of 5'10" is notable for a libero, a position often filled by shorter players.
- She was part of the Brazilian team that won gold at the 2006 FIVB World Grand Prix, their sixth title at that event.
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