Matteo Ruggeri (; born 11 July 2002) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Atlético Madrid.
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 5âÂÂ0 at home. Five days later, he made his Serie A debut in a 1âÂÂ1 home draw against Inter.
On 27 July 2021, Ruggeri joined newly-promoted Serie A club Salernitana on a season-long loan.
On 22 May 2024, Ruggeri started in Atalanta's 3âÂÂ0 victory over German champions Bayer Leverkusen in the 2024 UEFA Europa League final.
On 1 July 2025, Ruggeri joined La Liga side Atlético Madrid, signing a five-year contract.
In March 2025 he was called up to the senior Italy squad for the 2024âÂÂ25 UEFA Nations League quarter-final matches against Germany on 20 and 23 March 2025.
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