Matteo Ruggeri

AVL

• #13 • Left Back

Matteo Ruggeri

AVL

• #13 • Left Back

Nationality

Italy

Position

Left Back

Role

Overlapping Full Back

Birthdate (Age)

Jul 11, 2002 (24)

Preferred Foot

Left

Height

6'2"

Weight

152 lb

Club

Villa

League

Premier League

Ranking

Premier League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

72.1

100/426

Impact score

5.1

337/426

Defender rank

66th

66/161

All rank

181st

181/426

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Defender rank

221st

221/794

All rank

630th

630/2,069

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Premier League

Overall

36th/161 DEF

72.1

Passing

37th/160 DEF

70.6

Crossing

34th/113 DEF

64.3

Duel

95th/156 DEF

63.2

1 V 1 Defending

82nd/156 DEF

65.2

Positioning

59th/156 DEF

71.9

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Premier League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Premier League

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

191

Goals

Assists

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News

Oct 20, 2026

Facing two months on sidelines

Ruggeri (hamstring) is expected to miss approximately two months after sustaining an injury during Aston Villa's Premier League clash against Brentford, according to coach Unai Emery, per John Townley of Birmingham Live.

Analysis: Ruggeri faces an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury during the recent encounter against Brentford. Emery had initially suggested that the defender would be unavailable for more than a month, but his latest update indicates that the recovery process could take approximately two months, potentially keeping Ruggeri out until mid-to-late December. His absence represents a significant setback for Villa's defensive depth, particularly with Aaron Wan-Bissaka (hamstring) also ruled out for three to four weeks. However, Ian Maatsen (ankle) returned to team training Tuesday and could provide some relief on the left side of defense, while Matty Cash remains another option across the back line. Ruggeri's recovery will be monitored over the coming weeks, although he appears unlikely to return to competitive action before December.

Oct 13, 2026

Out for one month

Ruggeri (hamstring) is expected to remain sidelined for more than a month after suffering an injury during Saturday's Premier League clash against Brentford, according to coach Unai Emery, per John Townley of Birmingham Live.

Analysis: Ruggeri sustained a hamstring injury against Brentford over the weekend, with Emery's latest update confirming the defender faces an extended spell on the sidelines. The projected recovery timeline will rule him out of several upcoming fixtures, including Wednesday's Champions League clash against Fenerbahce. With Ian Maatsen (ankle) also unavailable, Aaron Wan-Bissaka could be called upon to cover at left-back, while Matty Cash operates on the opposite flank. Ruggeri's absence represents a significant blow to Aston Villa's defensive depth, and his recovery will be monitored over the coming weeks.