Career
He plays as a flanker. He decided to represent Italy. He has played for Yeomen (2000-2003) in Canada, before moving to Italian side Overmach Rugby Parma (2003-2007).
Barbieri then went to play for Benetton Treviso.
On 21 May 2014, Barbieri makes his move to England to join Leicester Tigers, who compete in the Aviva Premiership from the 2014-2015 season. However, on 14 April 2015, Barbieri rejoined home region Benetton Treviso in the Pro 12, after one season playing in England.
He took part in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.