Italo Ferreira

“The Rocket Man of the Tour”

🌊 Basic Info

🏆 Career Highlights

Championships & Titles

• 2019 World Champion – powered through a stacked field with insane consistency and flair
• 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist – the first-ever men’s surfing Olympic champ (Tokyo 2021)
• Multiple-time CT event winner – France, Portugal, Brazil, and more

Notable Competitions

Quiksilver Pro France, MEO Portugal Pro, Billabong Pipe Masters, Olympic Games Tokyo. Consistently one of the most dangerous competitors in small and medium-sized waves.

Signature Moves

• Aerial wizard – full-rotation alley-oops, tail-high reverses, and mind-bending combos
• Incredible beach break surfing – turns nothing into something
• His power game is underrated: deep carves and aggressive lip hacks when needed

🏄‍♂️ Surfing Style & Equipment

Board Preferences

Rides boards from Timmy Patterson Surfboards, often smaller high-performance shapes for explosive turns and airs. Usually opts for light, responsive construction to maximize speed and pop.

Wetsuit & Gear

Sponsored by Billabong, Red Bull, Oakley, Tokoro Fins, and Timmy Patterson Surfboards. Known for his bright-colored wetsuits and high-energy image.

Training & Fitness

Built like a machine – trains in the gym, surfs daily, and does air-specific drills. Also works on balance, plyometrics, and breathing techniques to manage adrenaline and stamina.

Wave Preferences

Loves punchy beach breaks and ramps – Hossegor, Supertubos, and Trestles are favorites. Still charges heavy barrels when needed, with notable sessions at Pipeline and Teahupo’o.

🌍 Life Beyond Surfing

Hobbies & Interests

Motocross, skateboarding, music, traveling, and video edits. Known for his joyful energy and constant movement – rarely stays in one place long.

Social Causes

• Supports surf access and education in his hometown of Baía Formosa
• Frequently donates boards, gear, and time to local Brazilian surf programs

Fun Facts

• Learned to surf on a piece of styrofoam his father gave him
• One of the most followed Brazilian surfers on social media
• Famous for celebrating every heat win like it’s a world title – pure passion

🎥 Photos & Videos

Must-watch: His Olympic Gold Medal performance, 2019 Pipe Masters Final, and edits like The Curious Tales of Italo. Also features in several Red Bull surf documentaries and air-focused clips.

📢 Latest News & Updates

• In 2025, Italo is back on the WSL CT and aiming for another world title after a wild card-heavy 2024
• Recently launched his own surf academy in Brazil and dropped a signature air-training series
• Also working with Billabong on a new boardshort and wetsuit collab that reflects his high-voltage style

📱 Social Media