Alex Usanov

Alex Usanov (born 10 July 2005) is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a loosehead prop in the Leinster system. He has represented Ireland U20.

Alex Usanov

Birth name	Alex Usanov
Date of birth	(2005-07-10) 10 July 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth	Republic of Ireland
Height	1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Weight	111 kg (17.5 st; 245 lb)
School	Belvedere College SJ
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loosehead prop Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2024– Leinster () Correct as of 16 June 2025 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2024–2025 Ireland U20 6 (5) Correct as of 16 June 2025

Early life

Usanov attended Belvedere College SJ, where he excelled in judo, jiu-jitsu and shot put, earning multiple national and European medals before focusing on rugby.^[1][2]

Professional career

Leinster

Usanov was part of the 2024–25 Leinster Academy intake.^[3][4] Ahead of the 2025–26 season he signed his first senior contract with Leinster.^[5]

International career

Usanov has represented Ireland U20 in the 2024 and 2025 Six Nations championships.^[6][7]