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Surfing Biography

Adriano de Souza

“Mineirinho”

Brazilian · Maresias, Brazil · Born 5 July 1984

Professional Surfer
2015
world title
11
c t wins
Pioneer
brazilian storm
2005
c t debut

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Brazilian surfing champion who became the first Brazilian to win a WSL Championship Tour title, pioneering the 'Brazilian Storm' era that has since seen Brazilian surfers dominate the professional surfing world.

Adriano de Souza is a Brazilian surfer and the 2015 WSL World Surfing Champion, the first of several Brazilians to win the world title during Brazil's remarkable rise in professional surfing. His exceptional consistency, competitive intelligence, and ability to perform in all conditions produced a dominant season in 2015 and established him as the leader of Brazil's surfing revolution.

Career Journey

Timeline

1984 👶 Born in Maresias, Brazil
Career Timeline — Adriano de Souza
1984
Born in Maresias, Brazil