Leo Aringo

Leo Aringo
Personal information
NationalityFilipino
BornLeo O. Aringo Jr.
(2001-01-25) January 25, 2001 (age 25)
Davao City, Philippines
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
College / UniversityNational University
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Current clubAEP Cabstars
Career
YearsTeams
2025–2026Saitama Azalea
2026–AEP Cabstars

Leo O. Aringo Jr. is a Filipino volleyball player who plays for the AEP Cabstars of the Spikers' Turf.

Early life and education

Leo O. Aringo Jr. was born on January 25, 2001 in Davao City, Philippines. He attended the Davao City National High School before moving to Manila to study at the National University in Manila.

Career

Early years

Aringo played for the varsity team of Davao City National High School. At the 2019 Palarong Pambansa he helped his hometown's team win the men's volleyball bronze.

College

An outside hitter, Aringo played for the NU Bulldogs in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. He started at the bench in Season 82 in 2019, however the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the whole league for the next few years.

Play resumed in Season 85, with Aringo returning to the NU Bulldogs bench competing the starting position with Buds Buddin and Nico Almendras. He faced fitness issues in his bid to become a consistent starter.

In the lead up to the UAAP Season 86, Aringo was fielded as an opposite hitter in the off-season tournaments like the 2023 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference and the 2023 V-League Collegiate Challenge.

In the UAAP Season 87 in 2025, Aringo was named team captain. He helped his team earn its five consecutive UAAP championships, three of which where he was personally part of the squad. He was also named Finals MVP. He was eligible for UAAP Season 88 but waived his final playing year.

The core of the NU Bulldogs, including Aringo, formed part of the Philippine national team which took part at the 2025 Summer World University Games.

Club

After college, Aringo signed with Saitama Azalea of the Japanese V.League for the 2025–26 season.

Aringo returned to the Philippines to play for the AEP Cabstars of the Spikers' Turf in the 2026 Invitational Conference.

Awards

Individual

Year League Season Award Ref
2025 UAAP 87 Finals MVP

Collegiate

Year League Season / Conference Title Ref
2023 UAAP 85 Champions
2024 V-League Collegiate Challenge 3rd Place
UAAP 86 Champions
2025 87 Champions

Clubs

Year League Conference Club Title Ref
2023 Spikers' Turf Invitational Sta Elena–NU Champions

References

  1. ↑ "Players' Database - Leo Jr. Aringo". FIVB. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Leo O. Aringo Jr". Saitama Azalea (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 17, 2026. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Braceros, Romeo Jr. (2025). "Spiking Beyond Borders: Leo Aringo Takes His Game to Japan". NewsFort. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  4. ↑ Payo, Jasmine (May 17, 2025). "MVP moves: NU star Leo Aringo headed overseas after UAAP title romp". Rappler. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Ballecer, R. J. (June 19, 2025). "How NU Prepared Leo Aringo in Leap From Sampaloc to Saitama". The Game. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Micaller, Bea (June 17, 2025). "Leo Aringo leaves NU, signs with Japanese club Saitama Azalea". GMA News. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  7. ↑ Andaya, Ed (July 24, 2025). "NU's 'Magnificent 8' power Team Philippines to respectable showing". Journal Online. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Leo Aringo signs with Japan's Saitama Azalea after historic five-peat with NU". One Sports. June 17, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  9. ↑ "新規加入選手報告_Leo Aringo" [Report on New Player Signing: Leo Aringo] (in Japanese). Azalea Saitama. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  10. ↑ Dannug, Jonash (October 25, 2026). "Leo Aringo uses AEP-Cabstars stint to prepare for Saitama return". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  11. ↑ "UST's Ybañez bags UAAP MVP, Rookie of the Year awards". Philippine Star. May 14, 2023. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  12. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (September 29, 2024). "UE Lady Warriors, NU Bulldogs bag bronzes in V-League". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  13. ↑ Valencia, Justin (May 15, 2024). "Joshua Retamar clinches UAAP Finals MVP, capping stellar NU career". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  14. ↑ "NU-Sta Elena shocks Cignal in 5, snares crown". spikersturf.ph. Spikers Turf. December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.