Professional Experience

Bandung BJB Tandamata (2024)

Beşiktaş JK (2023-24)

Grupa Azoty Chemik Police (2020-23)

• Helped guide the team to multiple Polish league and cup titles.
• Earned MVP honors in both the 2021-22 TAURON Liga and 2022-23 Polish Cup.

AGIL Volley Novara (2019-20)

• Appeared in the Italian Serie A1 season, contributing to a top-four league finish.

PGE Grot Budowlani Łódź (2018-19)

• Named MVP of the 2018-19 Polish Supercup after helping the club to a runner-up league finish.

CSM București (2017-18)

• Led the team in scoring during CEV Cup competition.

Altay VC (2017)

• Captured the Kazakhstan Cup championship during a brief stint with the club.

Liu Jo Nordmeccanica Modena (2016-17)

• Led the team to the Italian Serie A1 semifinals.

Azəryol Baku (2014-15)

• Helped guide the club to a second-place finish in the Azerbaijan Super League.

VakıfBank İstanbul (2012-14)

• Named MVP of the 2012-13 Champions League and 2013 FIVB Club World Championship.
• Won multiple Turkish League, Turkish Cup, and Super Cup titles.

JT Marvelous (2011-12)

• Top foreign scorer in Japan’s V-League while leading the team to postseason play.

Guangdong Evergrande (2010-11)

• Contributed to the club’s promotion and rise within China’s professional ranks.

Spes Volley Conegliano (2007-10)

• Earned Italian Serie A2 MVP, Best Scorer, and Best Opposite honors after guiding the club to a league title in 2008.

Poštar 064 Belgrade (2004-07)

• Made her professional debut at age 16, helping the team to multiple national championships.

National Team Experience

Serbia (2006-16)

• Three-time Olympian (2008 Beijing, 2012 London, 2016 Rio) and silver medalist in Rio.
• Named 2011 Sportswoman of the Year by the Olympic Committee of Serbia.
• Led Serbia to its first-ever European Championship gold (2011), earning MVP and Best Spiker honors.
• Two-time European League champion (2010, 2011) and bronze medalist (2012).
• Earned bronze at the 2006 World Championships and FIVB World Grand Prix bronze in 2011 and 2013.
• Recipient of Best Scorer (2011) and Best Opposite (2013) awards on the world stage.

Personal/Fun Facts

• Married to Marcello Canzian; the couple has one son, Viktor.
• Fluent in Serbian, English, and Italian.
• Stands 6’5” (1.96 m) with a spike reach of 319 cm (10’6”) and a block reach of 305 cm (10’0”).
• Was named the 2011 Sportswoman of the Year by the Olympic Committee of Serbia.
• Enjoys cooking and spending time with her family when away from volleyball.
• Has played professionally in 10 countries across Europe and Asia, making her one of the most globally experienced players in the PVF.

Player Details
Name: Jovana Brakočević-Canzian
Pronunciation: jo-VAH-nuh bray-KO-che-vich
Position: Opposite
Height: 6-5
Date of Birth: March 5, 1988
Hometown: Zrenjanin, Serbia
Country: Serbia