Matteo "Pocho" Lavelli (born 8 December 2006) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Inter Milan.
Lavelli is a product of the youth academies of the Italian clubs Vibe Ronchese, Monza, Renate and Inter Milan. On 5 July 2024, he signed his first professional contract with Inter until 2027. In April 2025 he extended his contract with Inter, and was promoted to the Inter Milan Under-23 in Serie C. On 4 January 2026, he debuted with the senior Inter Milan team as a substitute in a 3âÂÂ1 Serie A win over Bologna.
Lavelli is a youth international for Italy. He was called up to the Italy U20s for a set of friendlies on November 2025.
Lavelli's father Diego Lavelli played in Serie C in the late 80s and early 90s. His nickname "Pocho" comes from the nickname for the Argentine footballer Ezequiel Lavezzi.