Filippo Alongi rugby player
Filippo Alongi rugby player

Filippo Alongi

27th Apr 2000 1.85m/118kg Tighthead Prop

Filippo Alongi, born on April 27, 2000, is an Italian rugby union player who currently plays as a Prop for Benetton in the United Rugby Championship.

Alongi began his rugby career as part of the F.I.R. Academy squad and later joined the Pro14 team Zebre as an additional player during the 2018-19 season. He had a contract with Mogliano in the Top10 league from 2019 to 2022, during which he also served as a permit player for Benetton.

He has represented Italy at the youth level, being named in the Italy Under 20 squad in 2019 and 2020. Alongi has been recognized for his talent and potential in the front row.

In October 2021, Alongi received further recognition when he was selected by Alessandro Troncon to be part of the Italy A squad for the 2021 end-of-year rugby union internationals. Additionally, he was named in the Emerging Italy squad for the same series of matches.

In March 2022, Alongi's performances earned him a call-up to the Italy national team for the 2022 Six Nations Championship. He made his debut for Italy in a match against Wales, showcasing his progress and development as a player.

Filippo Alongi's career trajectory highlights his growth as a prop and his contributions to Italian rugby at various levels, showcasing his potential for future success.


KG(24/06/2023)

Career

image Benetton Rugby
Tighthead Prop
2019 - present
Italy Italy U20's
Tighthead Prop
2019 - 2019
image (10) Zebre Parma
Tighthead Prop
2019 - 2019
Italy Italy
Tighthead Prop
2023 - 2023