Matteo Ruggeri

Atalanta

Matteo Ruggeri grew up in Zogno, Lombardy, Italy, where he started playing football, before joining Atalanta's youth sector in 2011. He made his professional debut for Atalanta on 3 November 2020, coming on as a substitute in the 81st minute in a UEFA Champions League group stage match against Liverpool, which Atalanta lost 5–0 at home. Five days later, he made his Serie A debut in a 1–1 home draw against Inter.

Loan to Salernitana

On 27 July 2021, Ruggeri joined newly-promoted Serie A club Salernitana on a season-long loan.

Return to Atalanta

On 22 May 2024, Ruggeri started in Atalanta's 3–0 victory over German champions Bayer Leverkusen in the 2024 UEFA Europa League final.

Atlético Madrid

On 1 July 2025, Ruggeri joined La Liga side Atlético Madrid, signing a five-year contract.

Aston Villa

On 19 August 2026, Ruggeri signed for Premier League club Aston Villa for an undisclosed transfer fee, reported to be around £17 million.

In March 2025, following regular appearances at multiple youth team levels, he was called up to the senior Italy squad for the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League quarter-final matches against Germany on 20 and 23 March 2025.

Club

As of match played 5 September 2026

Atalanta

UEFA Europa League: 2023–24 Coppa Italia runner-up: 2020–21, 2023–24 Atlético Madrid

Copa del Rey runner-up: 2025–26 Individual

UEFA Europa League Team of the Season: 2023–24