Erik Shoji

Erik Shoji
Personal information
Full nameErik Thomas Shoji
Born (1989-08-24) August 24, 1989 (age 35)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.84 m)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
College / UniversityStanford University
Volleyball information
PositionLibero
Current clubZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
Number22
Career
YearsTeams
2009–2012
2012–2013
2013–2014
2014–2016
2016–2017
2017–2018
2018–2021
2021–		Stanford Cardinal
CV Mitteldeutschland
Hypo Tirol Innsbruck
Berlin Recycling Volleys
Lokomotiv Novosibirsk
Taiwan Excellence Latina
Fakel Novy Urengoy
ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
National team
2013– United States
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris Team
FIVB World Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Italy/Bulgaria
FIVB World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2015 Japan
Gold medal – first place 2023 Japan
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Japan
FIVB World League
Gold medal – first place 2014 Florence
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Rio de Janeiro
FIVB Nations League
Silver medal – second place 2019 Chicago
Silver medal – second place 2022 Bologna
Silver medal – second place 2023 Gdańsk
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Lille
NORCECA Championship
Gold medal – first place 2013 Langley
Gold medal – first place 2017 Colorado Springs
Gold medal – first place 2023 Charleston

Erik Thomas Shoji (born August 24, 1989) is an American professional volleyball player who plays as a libero for ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle and the U.S. national team. Shoji was a bronze medalist at the Olympic Games Rio 2016, Paris 2024 and the 2018 World Championship; the 2014 World League and 2015 World Cup winner, and a two–time Champions League winner (2022, 2023) with ZAKSA.[1][2]

  1. ^ "U.S. Men's Volleyball Team Makes History With Bronze Medal Victory At World Championship". Team USA. September 30, 2018. Archived from the original on September 30, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  2. ^ "Erik Shoji dołącza do ZAKSY". ZAKSA (in Polish). July 4, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2021.