Arlene de Queiroz Xavier (born December 20, 1969) is a Brazilian

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. She represented Brazil at the

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. Xavier was named "Best Libero" at the FIVB World Grand Prix 2006 in

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, where the Brazilian National Team claimed the gold medal for the sixth time at the annual competition.

Clubs

* Minas Tênis Clube (1990–1994) * BCN Guarujá (1994–1996) * Pinheiros (1996–1999) * BCN Osasco (1999–2000) * Flamengo (2000–2001) * BCN Osasco (2001–2003) * Minas Tênis Clube (2003–2004) * Finasa Osasco (2004–2006) * Pinheiros (2007–2009) * Praia Clube (2009–2010) * Mackenzie (2010–2011) * Praia Clube (2011–2013) * Minas Tênis Clube (2013–2014) * Vôlei São José (2014–2015) * Vôlei Cascavel (2015–2016) * Vôlei Bauru (2016–2019)

Awards

Individuals

* '' 2003 FIVB World Cup – "Best Libero"'' * '' 2006 FIVB World Grand Prix – "Best Libero"'' * '' 2006 Pan-American Cup – "Best Libero"''

References

FIVB profile

UOL profile
1969 births Living people Brazilian women's volleyball players Volleyball players at the 2004 Summer Olympics Olympic volleyball players for Brazil People from Contagem Liberos Volleyball players from Minas Gerais Esporte Clube Pinheiros sportspeople {{Brazil-volleyball-bio-stub