Alex Mattioli

Alex Mattioli, born on 17 May 2003, is an Italy-qualified back-row forward plying his trade with Racing 92 in France's Top 14. A blend of size and mobility, he is suited to the abrasive demands of the French league, where back-rowers are asked to carry hard, tackle relentlessly and compete for the ball on the ground. Still in the formative years of his career, Mattioli offers the Parisian club useful depth and energy across the loose forwards. His development is one to watch given his Italian eligibility, with international honours a realistic ambition should his club form continue to grow. For now, the priority is accumulating top-flight minutes and translating his physical tools into the reliability that marks out an established Top 14 forward.