Career
She also claimed the at the 1999 Pan American Games. She"s nicknamed Fofão because of her huge cheecks similar to a famous character of an 80"s children"s television program in Brazil named "Fofão". The next season with Grupo 2002 Murcia she was awarded "Best Setter" at the 2007-2008 CEV Indesit Champions League.
From 1991, when she played her first game for Brazil, to 2008, she played 340 games for the national team
She signed with the Turkish club Fenerbahçe Acıbadem since 4 July 2010. During the 2015 FIVB Club World Championship, Sousa played with the Brazilian club Rexona Ades Rio and her team lost the bronze medal match to the Swiss Voléro Zürich, At age 45, this was Fofao last match, as she announced her retirement.
2010-2011 CEV Champions League - Bronze medal, with Fenerbahçe Acıbadem 2013 Club World Championship - Runner-up, with Unilever Vôlei Individuals 1999 FIVB World Grand Prix "Best Setter".