Erik Thomas Shoji (/ ˈ ʃ oʊ dʒ i / SHOH-jee; born August 24, 1989) [1] is an American professional volleyball player who plays as a libero for ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle and the U.S. national team.

2008 NORCECA U21 Championship - Bronze; Best Receiver, Best Defender, Best Libero 2007 FIVB U19 World Championship - 15th; Best Digger 2006 NORCECA Continental …

Mar 3, 2016 · COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 3, 2016) – Libero Erik Shoji had a great season in 2015 and capped it off by being named the Best Libero at the FIVB World Cup as …

Mar 2, 2025 · Erik Shoji is a Team USA libero who has had an epic career playing all over the world: Germany, Austria, Russia, Itality, and currently in Poland. At 32 years old, Shoji has …

Jul 18, 2024 · A libero, which means “free” in Italian, is a specialized defensive player, especially adept at digging, who always stays in the back row. The libero was introduced to the game for …

Learn about Erik Shoji, an Olympic bronze medalist in Volleyball. Explore their biography, achievements, latest news and events and watch video highlights here.

May 29, 2024 · Erik Shoji is arguably the greatest libero to ever don a USA Volleyball jersey. He's heading to his third Olympic Games this summer in Paris.

Jun 14, 2021 · Making their second Olympic appearances will be setters Micah Christenson and Kawika Shoji, middle blocker Max Holt, outside hitters Thomas Jaeschke and Taylor Sander, …

Nov 26, 2023 · Erik Shoji’s influence on volleyball stretches far beyond his impressive statistics and jaw-dropping on-court saves. He’s revolutionized the role of a libero with his polished …

Feb 13, 2017 · He joined the senior national team in 2013 and helped the team to the gold medal at the NORCECA Championship. He went on to win another gold medal at the 2014 World …