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| Born | 7 February 1999 Ravenna, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
| Spike | 342 cm (135 in) | ||
| Block | 335 cm (132 in) | ||
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| Current team | Gas Sales Piacenza | ||
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