Massimo Luongo
- Full name: Massimo Marco Luongo
- Date of birth: 25 September 1992
- Place of birth: Sydney, Australia
- Nationality: Australian (also of Italian descent)
- Position: Central midfield / Defensive midfield
- Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Club career (highlights)
- Youth clubs: APIA Leichhardt, Sydney Olympic, QPR youth system
- Queens Park Rangers (QPR): Luongo progressed through the QPR academy and made first-team appearances for QPR. He spent time on loan from QPR to gain experience, most notably at Aldershot Town and Swindon Town.
- Swindon Town: Initially on loan, Luongo signed permanently and became a key player during the 2011–2014 period. He earned the League One Player of the Year award and helped Swindon to promotion.
- Tottenham Hotspur: Signed by Spurs in 2014 but did not establish in the first team; he was loaned to Ipswich Town.
- Sydney FC and Later Clubs: After his time in England he returned to Australia and later played for clubs including Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday; career movements continued with various clubs (check latest sources for current club as transfers may have occurred).
International career
- Luongo represents the Australian national team (the Socceroos).
- He was part of the Australia squad that won the 2015 AFC Asian Cup and played a central role in midfield during the tournament, including starting in the final.
- Caps and goals: He has earned multiple caps for Australia and contributed in AFC qualification, World Cup and Asian Cup campaigns (numbers change over time—consult up-to-date sources for exact totals).
Playing style
- Energetic central midfielder known for box-to-box work rate, tackling, passing range and ability to arrive late in the box.
- Often deployed as a deep-lying playmaker or a balanced central midfielder depending on team setup.
Honours & awards (selected)
- AFC Asian Cup: 2015 (with Australia)
- League One Player of the Year: 2012–13 (with Swindon Town)
- Club promotions and individual club awards during his time in England.
Note: This summary focuses on Massimo Luongo’s background and his association with Queens Park Rangers during his early career. For his current club, latest statistics (caps, goals, appearances) and recent transfers, consult current sports databases or the official club/national team pages for the most up-to-date information.