title: Dirk Westphal (volleyball)
text: # Dirk Westphal (volleyball)
  
  Dirk Westphal (born January 31, 1986) is a German volleyball player, a member of Germany men's national volleyball team and Iranian club Shahrdari Tabriz VC, a gold medalist of European League 2009, a bronze medalist of the World Championship 2014.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Westphal was born in Berlin, Germany. He is a son of Rolf and Petra (née Brandwein). In the years 1996-2006 he attended the sports school Coubertin-Gymnasium in Berlin. Then he did his military service in Nienburg, Lower Saxony and in sports group of the Bundeswehr in Mitte. He has girlfriend and two children.Chris
  
  ## Career
  
  ### National team
  
  In 2014 played at World Championship 2014 held in Poland. Germany won the match for the bronze medal with France.
  
  ## Sporting achievements
  
  ### Clubs
  
  **National championships**
  
  * 2007/2008 German Championship, with SCC Berlin
  * 2012/2013 Belgium Cup, with Knack Randstad Roeselare
  * 2012/2013 Belgium Championship, with Knack Randstad Roeselare
  
  ### National team
  
  * 2009 European League
  * 2014 FIVB World Championship
  