Professional Experience
San Diego Mojo (2026)
- Appeared in 26 matches (87 sets) with 23 starts, scoring 257 points with 201 kills, 37 blocks and 15 services aces, adding 150 digs and eight assists.
- Her 257 points and 2.95 points per set rank eighth-best in a season in Mojo history, while her 201 kills and 582 attacks are seventh, 37 blocks and 2.31 kills per set are eighth.
- The 15 aces are the fourth most and her 0.17 aces per set are tied for second-best.
- Recorded 12 matches with 10-plus points, including three 20-point performances, and nine with 10-plus kills this season.
- Posted 14 points (12 kills, one ace, one block) and eight digs in a sweep over Grand Rapids (April 30).
- Added eight kills, two aces and one block in a sweep at Columbus (April 3).
- Reached 100 kills on the season in the five-set win over Omaha (Feb. 22), becoming the 10th Mojo player to reach 100 career MLV kills.
- Posted 11 kills and seven digs against the Atlanta Vibe (March 7).
- Delivered match highs of 20 points and 17 kills vs. Columbus, hitting .440 on 39 swings, with two blocks and an ace.
- Had three service aces at Atlanta on February 1, tied for the third-most in a match in Mojo history.
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