Matteo Ruggeri

ATM

• #3 • Left Back

Matteo Ruggeri

ATM

• #3 • Left Back

Nationality

Italy

Position (Secondary)

LB (LWB)

Role

Balanced Full Back

Birthdate (Age)

Jul 11, 2002 (24)

Preferred Foot

Left

Height

6'2"

Weight

152 lb

Club

Villa

League

Premier League

Ranking

Champions League

2025/2026 All matches

Overall grade

79.3

51/808

Impact score

6.5

312/808

Defender rank

23rd

23/304

All rank

103rd

103/808

Grades

Key Grades

2025/2026 Champions League

Overall

14th/309 DEF

80.3

Passing

75th/308 DEF

74.9

Crossing

42nd/217 DEF

67.9

Ball Carrying

128th/267 DEF

67.6

1 V 1 Defending

90th/300 DEF

72.5

Positioning

40th/308 DEF

82.3

Overall Grades by game

2025/2026 Champions League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2025/2026 Champions League

Appearances

1326

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Aug 23, 1:00pm UTC

Brighton

Villa

The American Express Community Stadium

Forest

Villa Park

News

Aug 19, 2026

Joins Aston Villa

Ruggeri has completed a permanent transfer to Aston Villa from Atletico Madrid, the club announced.

Analysis: Ruggeri came through Atalanta's academy, making over 100 appearances and winning the Europa League with the club in 2024 before moving to Atletico last summer. The 24-year-old left back has represented Italy at multiple youth levels and has received a senior call up, though he has yet to make his debut for the Azzurri. Ruggeri is expected to compete with Ian Maatsen for the starting left back role. His move to the Premier League brings continental pedigree and international experience to Villa's defensive options.

May 11, 2026

Seven crosses Saturday

Ruggeri registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Celta Vigo.

Analysis: Ruggeri recorded seven crosses in Saturday's loss, tied for his second most in a match this season. He also created a team-high three chances, providing nice service to his teammates throughout the match. The left back has three assists in La Liga this season -- all of which have come in his last six appearances -- and he'll look to add to that tally Tuesday at Osasuna.