Leia Silva
Also known as Léia Henrique da Silva, Léia Henrique da Silva Nicolosi, Léia Silva
- Born
- Mar 1, 1985age 41
- height
- 5'7" (or 170 cm)
- nationality
- Brazilian
Career
Active 2006 – present
Biography
About Leia Silva
Leia Silva, born Leia Henrique da Silva on 1 March 1985 in Ibitinga, Sao Paulo, Brazil, is a Brazilian volleyball player. She has been active in the sport since 2006, starting around age 21, and has accumulated 20 years of professional play. Standing 5'7" and weighing 128 lbs, she brings a Latin athleticism to the court.
Leia is a member of the Brazil women's national volleyball team. In 2014, she played for EC Pinheiros and competed at the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Italy. She also represented Brazil at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Now at 41, she continues to be involved in volleyball.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2006-present (started around 21 years old; 20 years active)
- Birthplace
- Ibitinga, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Ethnicity
- Latin
Body
- Weight
- 128 lbs (or 58 kg)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 84k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
How has Leia's volleyball career spanned the years?
Leia has been active since 2006, meaning she has played professionally for about 20 years, starting around age 21.
What are Leia's physical measurements as an athlete?
At 5'7" and 128 lbs, Leia has a lean build typical for a volleyball player, which she has maintained through her career.
Besides the national team, which club has she played for?
In 2014, she played for EC Pinheiros, a Brazilian club, alongside her national team duties.
Did you know
- Leia was born in the town of Ibitinga, in Sao Paulo state, Brazil, and her birth date of 1 March 1985 makes her 41 years old now.
- She competed in both the 2014 World Championship and the 2016 Olympics, representing Brazil on international stages.
- With 20 years of active play, she has been part of the sport since 2006, when she was 21.
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