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Quick facts for kids Erik Shoji
Shoji in 2018
Personal information
Full name	Erik Thomas Shoji
Born	(1989-08-24) August 24, 1989 (age 35) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.84 m)
Weight	165 lb (75 kg)
College(s)	Stanford University
Volleyball information
Position	Libero
Current club	Asseco Resovia
Career
Years Teams 2009–2012 2012–2013 2013–2014 2014–2016 2016–2017 2017–2018 2018–2021 2021–2025 2025– Stanford Cardinal CV Mitteldeutschland Hypo Tirol Innsbruck Berlin Recycling Volleys Lokomotiv Novosibirsk Taiwan Excellence Latina Fakel Novy Urengoy ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle Asseco Resovia
National team
2013–  USA
Medal record Men's volleyball Representing  United States Olympic Games Bronze 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team Bronze 2024 Paris Team FIVB World Championship Bronze 2018 Italy/Bulgaria FIVB World Cup Gold 2015 Japan Gold 2023 Japan Bronze 2019 Japan FIVB World League Gold 2014 Florence Bronze 2015 Rio de Janeiro FIVB Nations League Silver 2019 Chicago Silver 2022 Bologna Silver 2023 Gdańsk Bronze 2018 Lille NORCECA Championship Gold 2013 Langley Gold 2017 Colorado Springs Gold 2023 Charleston

Erik Shoji is an American professional volleyball player. He was born on August 24, 1989. He plays as a libero, which is a special defensive player in volleyball. Erik plays for the club team Asseco Resovia. He also plays for the U.S. national team.

Erik Shoji has won many important medals. He earned bronze medals at the Olympic Games in Rio 2016 and Paris 2024. He also won a bronze medal at the 2018 World Championship. Erik helped his team win gold at the 2014 World League and the 2015 World Cup. With his club team ZAKSA, he won the CEV Champions League twice.

Erik Shoji's Early Life

Erik Shoji was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. His dad, Dave Shoji, was a famous volleyball coach. Dave coached women's volleyball at the University of Hawaii. Erik's older brother, Kawika, is also a professional volleyball player.

Erik went to Punahou School. There, he helped his volleyball team win three state titles in a row. After high school, Erik went to Stanford University. He was the first player to be named an AVCA All-American four times. He also set a record at Stanford for the most career digs, with 1,402 total. Digs are when a player saves the ball from hitting the ground.

Erik Shoji's Professional Career

Erik Shoji joined the United States senior national team in 2013. He has played for Team USA in three Olympic Games. He won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He also won another bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

At the club level, Erik has played for teams in many countries. These include Germany, Poland, Austria, Italy, and Russia. Since 2021, he has played for the Polish club ZAKSA. With ZAKSA, he has won four Polish League trophies. He also helped them win two CEV Champions League titles.

Erik Shoji's Awards and Honors

Erik Shoji has received many awards throughout his career. These awards recognize his skill and success in volleyball.

Club Team Success

• CEV Champions League
  • 2021–22 – with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
  • 2022–23 – with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
• CEV Cup
  • 2015–16 – with Berlin Recycling Volleys
• Domestic Championships and Cups
  • 2013–14 Austrian Cup, with Hypo Tirol Innsbruck
  • 2013–14 Austrian Championship, with Hypo Tirol Innsbruck
  • 2015–16 German Cup, with Berlin Recycling Volleys
  • 2015–16 German Championship, with Berlin Recycling Volleys
  • 2021–22 Polish Cup, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
  • 2021–22 Polish Championship, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
  • 2022–23 Polish Cup, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
  • 2023–24 Polish SuperCup, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle

Individual Awards

• 2007: FIVB U19 World Championship – Best digger
• 2008: NORCECA U21 Championship – Best receiver
• 2008: NORCECA U21 Championship – Best defender
• 2008: NORCECA U21 Championship – Best libero
• 2015: FIVB World Cup – Best libero
• 2019: FIVB Nations League – Best libero
• 2023: NORCECA Championship – Best receiver