Vanessa Sassa

ABOUT VANESSA SASSA

Brazilian professional basketball player known for playing as a forward-center and for her contributions to both traditional 5x5 and 3x3 formats of basketball. She is also known for playing for Sampaio Corrêa Basquete in the Liga de Basquete Feminino (LBF), Brazil's premier women's basketball league. On her social media page, she shares personal moments of her life and posts promotional content with brands she collaborates with.

She began playing basketball at a very young age. She joined local youth teams, where she quickly showed her talent. She played for Santo André during her teen years.

She has been involved in programs and initiatives aimed at supporting young basketball players and often participates in clinics and workshops as a mentor and educator.

Her real name is Vanessa Fausto Gonçalves. She was born and raised in Santos, São Paulo, Brazil.

She and Kamilla Cardoso are both Brazilian female basketball players.