Matías Vecino is a professional footballer from Uruguay, known for his role as a midfielder.
He played for Inter Milan from 2017 to 2022, where he became a key player in their midfield.
Vecino began his professional career at Central Español in 2010 before moving to Nacional.
Biography
Early Life
Matías Vecino Falero was born in Canelones, Uruguay, into a family of Italian ancestry, which granted him eligibility to represent both Uruguay and Italy in international football. He began his football journey in his native country, starting his professional career with Central Español in 2010. After a season, he moved to Club Nacional de Football, where he played from 2011 to 2013, winning the Uruguayan Primera División in the 2011-12 season.
Career
Vecino's career took a significant turn when he joined ACF Fiorentina in January 2013, signing a four-year contract. His time at Fiorentina was marked by a loan to Cagliari in 2014 and another to Empoli in 2015, where he gained valuable experience. Upon returning to Fiorentina, he became a key player and signed a new five-year contract in 2016.
In July 2017, Vecino made a high-profile move to Inter Milan for a reported €24 million. He quickly established himself in the squad, contributing to the team's success, including winning the Serie A title in the 2020-21 season and the Coppa Italia in 2021-22. In 2022, he transferred to SS Lazio, where he continues to play.
On the international stage, Vecino has represented Uruguay at various levels, including the under-20 team, where he played in the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He made his senior debut in 2016 and was part of the squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. After a successful international career, he announced his retirement from the national team in May 2024.
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Early career
Vecino started his professional career in his native Uruguay with Central Español in 2010, before switching to Nacional for the 2011–12 season.
Fiorentina
In January 2013, Vecino joined Serie A side Fiorentina by penning a four-year contract for a reported transfer fee of €2.5 million. However, the transfer was delayed and became official in the next transfer window in August 2013. On 3 September 2013, he was not included by manager Vincenzo Montella in his UEFA Europa League squad. Vecino made his competitive debut as well as his first Serie A one on 26 September 2013 in a 2–1 away defeat against Inter Milan. He was used very scarcely during the first part of 2013–14 season, collecting only six appearances, only one as starter, leading the club to send him on loan at fellow Serie A side Cagliari until the end of the season, with an option to buy. Vecino spent the 2014–15 season on loan at Empoli. In mid-2015, Vecino returned to Florence and became a member of the first team. He signed a new five-year contract in 2016.
Inter Milan
On 31 July 2017, Fiorentina authorized Vecino to have a medical with Inter Milan, in order to complete a reported €24 million transfer. The transfer was made official on 2 August, with Vecino signing a contract until June 2021. He was given squad number 11, and made his competitive debut on 20 August in the opening Serie A matchday against his former side Fiorentina, featuring for the full-90 minutes as…
Vecino was born in Canelones, Uruguay, to a family of Italian ancestry, with roots in the city of Campobasso, and was eligible for both national teams. He has been capped by the Uruguay national under-20 team for the 2011 South American Youth Championship and for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He scored the goal to help Uruguay qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Vecino's debut for the Uruguay senior team came on 25 March 2016 against Brazil. In May 2018, he was named in Uruguay's provisional 26-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. On 27 May 2024, Vecino announced his retirement from the national team.
Club
As of match played 23 May 2026
International
As of match played 23 March 2024
Scores and results list Uruguay's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Vecino goal.
- Club
- Inter Milan (2017–2022)
- Club
- Central Español (2010–2011)
- Club
- Club Nacional de Football (2011–2013)
- Club
- Cagliari Calcio (2014–2014)
- Club
- Empoli FC (2014–2015)
- Club
- Uruguay national under-20 football team (2010–2011)
- Club
- Uruguay men's national football team (2016–2024)
- Club
- ACF Fiorentina (2013–2017)
- Club
- SS Lazio (2022–2026)
- Club
- RC Celta de Vigo (2026–)
- National team
- Uruguay
Legacy
Nacional
Uruguayan Primera División: 2011–12 Inter Milan
Serie A: 2020–21 Coppa Italia: 2021–22 Supercoppa Italiana: 2021 UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2019–20
Clubs
- RC Celta de Vigo2026current
- Central Español2010–2011
- Uruguay national under-20 football team2010–2011
- Club Nacional de Football2011–2013
- ACF Fiorentina2013–2017
- Cagliari Calcio2014–2014
- Empoli FC2014–2015
- Uruguay men's national football team2016–2024
- Inter Milan2017–2022
- SS Lazio2022–2026
Played together with
Aarón ÑíguezRC Celta de Vigo · 2009–2010
Abdoulay KonkoSS Lazio · 2011
Abel BalboACF Fiorentina · 1999–2000- Abel BalboACF Fiorentina
Abel HernándezCentral Español · 2006–2008
Achille PicciniACF Fiorentina · 1934–1938
Achraf HakimiInter Milan · 2020–2021
Aco StojkovInter Milan · 2001–2005- Adalto Batista da SilvaClub Nacional de Football · 1999–2001
Adam KokoszkaEmpoli FC · 2008–2011
Adam MarušićSS Lazio
Adam ObertCagliari Calcio · 2021
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Identifiers & aliases
Matías Vecino Falero is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a central or defensive midfielder.
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