Gabriel Cândido

About

Brazilian professional volleyball player known for competing as an opposite hitter in top domestic and international leagues including playing for clubs in Brazil, Turkey, Qatar, France, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Libya. He is also known for winning the AXA Sigorta Kupa Voley with Arkas Spor in Turkey during the 2021-22 season along with being known for his Instagram account @gabrieljscandido where he shares content centered around his professional volleyball career.

Before fame

He began playing volleyball at a young age and developing through club systems in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. He played for São Caetano between the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons. He also competed at the under-21 level during this period gaining experience against elite youth competition. He eventually joined São Bernardo and continued his development in both youth and senior competition during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. His performances as a developing opposite hitter helped him secure opportunities in Brazil's professional leagues. He joined Corinthians-Guarulhos in 2017. He continued building his résumé with Lavras Vôlei in 2018-19 and Vôlei Itapetininga in 2019-20 before he earned a spot with EMS Taubaté Funvic for the 2020-21 season. He made his international club debut in 2021-22 with Arkas Spor in Turkey.

Trivia

He has been represented by DM7 Sports. He was named Best Scorer of the Turkish Cup in the 2021-22 season. He earned Best Server honors in the Qatar League for the 2023-24 season. He made headlines in March 2024 after a controversial incident during the Qatar League finals which drew attention to player safety and officiating.

Family life

His full name is Gabriel José da Silva Cândido. He was born and raised in Brazil.

Associated with

He and Ricardo Lucarelli are both well-known Brazilian volleyball players.