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Volleyball Biography

Matt Anderson

“Matt A2”

American · Erie, Pennsylvania · Born 1 January 1987

Outside Hitter
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The USA's top scorer — Olympic silver medallist and one of the sport's finest servers.

Matt Anderson was born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1987. He is one of the most decorated American male volleyball players. He won Olympic silver with the USA in 2008 at Beijing. His serving — some of the fastest jump serves in the sport — made him one of the most dangerous servers in men's volleyball. He played professional volleyball in Russia, Italy and Poland throughout his career. He is among the highest-rated American male volleyball players of his generation.

Best Known For

Olympic Silver 2008 (USA)

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Olympic Silver 2008 (USA)
  • World League champion
  • NCAA champion
Career Journey

Timeline

1987 👶 Born in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022 🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏆 Olympic Silver 2008 (USA)
🏆 World League champion
🏆 NCAA champion
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

3 common questions about Matt Anderson

Matt Anderson was born in 1987 in Erie.

Matt Anderson is American.

Matt Anderson played as a Outside Hitter.

Career Timeline — Matt Anderson
1987
Born in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
Retired from professional sport
Olympic Silver 2008 (USA)
World League champion
NCAA champion