Ionel Badiu (born 29 July 1989) is a Romanian rugby union football player.

He plays as a prop for professional Rugby Pro D2 club, Carcassonne.

[2][3] He also plays for Romania's national team, the Oaks, making his international debut at the 2014 IRB Nations Cup in a match against the Russian Bears.

[4] Before joining Timișoara Saracens, Ionel Badiu played for Mazamétain and most recently for Rodez Aveyron in Fédérale 1 championship.

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