The son of Cristina Pîrv and the legendary Giba, Patrick Pîrv de Godoy, chose his own path in sports. Although he comes from a family that made history in volleyball, the 17-year-old did not follow in his parents' footsteps, choosing football instead.
The son of Cristina Pîrv and the great Giba chose his own path in sports PHOTO Facebook
Patrick recently signed with the academy of Athletico Paranaense, one of the most respected Brazilian clubs when it comes to training young talents.
Patrick performs in football
Born on September 2, 2008, in Curitiba, Patrick has dual citizenship, Romanian and Brazilian. He plays as a central defender and already stands out for his imposing stature: 1.90 m.
He started football in Italy, at Modena's academy, but in 2025 he returned to Brazil to take the next step in his career. The transfer to Athletico Paranaense U20 was officially announced in the autumn, and Patrick quickly integrated into the youth team, preparing for his debut in national competitions.
Shortly after signing, the young man posted a photo of the new club's shirt, accompanied by the message.
“God bless this new step“, is the young man's message.
His mother, Cristina Pîrv, reacted emotionally.
“God bless you in this choice, I love you infinitely“, is the message of Cristina Pîrv.
Patrick, heir to a legendary volleyball family
Cristina Pîrv is one of the greatest values of Romanian volleyball, with participation in the World and European Championships, 18 trophies won with club teams and 19 individual awards, being twice chosen the best player of the European Championship.
His father, Giba, is considered by many to be the greatest volleyball player in history, an Olympic champion and three-time world champion with Brazil, a member of the Hall of Fame. His track record includes:
- Olympic gold in Athens 2004, silver in Beijing 2008 and London 2012
- Three world titles (2002, 2006, 2010)
- Eight World League gold medals (2001–2010)
