Daniele Rugani - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Suffers calf strain Rugani sustained a medium-grade right gastrocnemius lesion during Sunday's match versus Roma, Juventus communicated.

Impact Rugani recently missed four matches with a similar problem and will likely be sidelined for longer this time, as the issue is more severe. He usually serves as a deputy and a fill-in starter in the back. Gleison Bremer recently returned from injury, and Teun Koopmeiners might continue playing in such a role for depth purposes, as Juan Cabal (thigh) is hurt too.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unused midweek Rugani (calf) didn't play in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Pafos

Impact Rugani worked his way back from a calf strain that cost him four matches but wasn't deployed right away. He'll look to re-enter the rotation in the coming fixtures, but he has been a deputy and fill-in starter for most of the campaign.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning versus Pafos Rugani (calf) "will be called up for Wednesday," coach Luciano Spalletti relayed.

Impact Rugani has been a full-go in training since the last Serie A game and will resume providing depth in the defense, where Federico Gatti (knee) will skip multiple matches, while Gleison Bremer (knee) is also coming back in this one. The returns could allow the coach to move Teun Koopmeiners to his more natural role in the midfield. Rugani has been a rotational piece and has featured seven times (four starts), registering five tackles, 11 interceptions and one block, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains calf injury Rugani has been diagnosed with a low-grade right soleus strain, Juventus announced.

Impact Rugani will miss two to three weeks after getting hurt in training. He started in the most recent game but hadn't played much beforehand, despite Gleison Bremer (knee), Lloyd Kelly (back) and Juan Cabal (thigh) all being on the mend at the same time. A couple of them will return before Rugani.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Como Rugani had two interceptions, one clearance and one block and won two of three tackles in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Como.

Impact Rugani stayed in the XI sans Gleison Bremer (knee), starting over Federico Gatti as the coach switched to a four-man line, and he was the most dependable among the Juventus men in the back in the loss. The top option will be sidelined for several more matches. He has posted three tackles (two won), four interceptions, seven clearances and one block in his three appearances, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Rugani had five clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Rugani was busy behind the ball throughout Sunday's draw, making plenty of defensive contributions, and doing a huge part to earn the clean sheet. The Milan attack has been one of the most dangerous in the country this season, and Rugani was a massive part of shutting that down. He will continue to be a defensive stalwart, albeit in some more manageable matches, after the break.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Juventus Rugani has been called up by Juventus for the Club World Cup.

Impact Rugani wasn't retained permanently by Ajax after featuring 26 times while on loan. He'll absorb Renato Veiga's minutes, who has returned to Chelsea, and split time with Federico Gatti and possibly Gleison Bremer (knee) if he convinces relatively new coach Igor Tudor.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks around at Juventus Rugani has agreed to a new contract until 2026, Juventus announced.

Impact Rugani would have become a free agent in a month without an extension. He'll continue serving as a trusted deputy in the back. He has logged 10 tackles, eight interceptions, 37 clearances and four blocks in 16 appearances (12 starts) this campaign, scoring twice and helping keep three clean sheets.

MAY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Lazio Rugani registered four clearances, one block, one tackle (one won) and three successful duels in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Rugani got the call over Federico Gatti and turned in a solid shift even though his side conceded once. He hadn't played in the previous two games and generally makes the XI only when there are some absences, but that wasn't the case in this one. He has posted five tackles (four won), six clearances, and three blocks in his last four showings, scoring once.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rugani scores late as Juventus ends winless run with 3-2 victory over Frosinone. Inter routs Lecce

Daniele Rugani scored deep into stoppage time to help Juventus end its winless run with a 3-2 victory over Frosinone

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Scores late game winner versus Frosinone Rugani won five duels and one of one tackle and scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 victory versus Frosinone.

Impact Rugani got the call to replace Danilo (ankle) and didn't put up numbers in the back but won it at the buzzer for his side with a great finish from a difficult position charging the box on a corner kick. It's his second goal of the season. His teammate will be close call for next Sunday's clash with Napoli, so he might get another shot. He has logged five tackles (four won), seven clearances and one interception in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores against Cagliari Rugani had three clerances and two interceptions and scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Cagliari.

Impact Rugani held his own again while filling in for Danilo and bagged his first goal in years by bundling the ball over the line from inside the six-yard box on a set piece. His teammate isn't a lock to recover for the Inter game after the break. He has started four games in a row, tallying four interceptions, 21 clearances, and two blocks.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 11 clearances on day Rugani recorded 11 clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Fiorentina.

Impact Rugani kept busy Sunday, recording a season high of crosses to help keep the clean sheet. He's started four of the five games played so far, recording 19 clearances in that span.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one minute in Udinese game Rugani came off the bench very late in Round 38's 1-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Rugani was a deep bench option for the second season in a row. He featured ten times (17 starts), notching nine tackles, ten interceptions, 35 clearances, and six blocks.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts six clearances versus Atalanta Rugani generated one tackle (zero won), two blocks, six clearances, and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Atalanta.

Impact Rugani drew the nod as the coach rested Gleison Bremer and responded with another quality showing, even though his opportunities to play are scarce. He has notched seven tackles (zero won), five interceptions, 24 clearances, and four blocks in his last five appearances.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holds his own agaisnt Napoli Rugani had seven clearances, one block, and one interception in Sunday's 0-1 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Rugani was called upon to replace the banged-up Gleison Bremer and had a pretty good showing while tangling with Victor Osimhen. He has played just six times in Serie A this season, tallying six tackles, five interceptions, 25 clearances, and three blocks.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight clearances against Spezia Rugani had three tackles (zero won), eight clearances, and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Spezia.

Impact Rugani filled in for Gleison Bremer (suspension) and had a respectable performance even though he hadn't played in a long while. He has logged eight tackles, seven interceptions, 22 clearances, and three blocks in five appearances, contributing to three clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holds his own against Udinese Rugani won eight duels and had three clearances, one block, and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Udinese.

Impact Rugani turned in a solid shift while filling in for injured Gleison Bremer and Leonardo Bonucci (thigh), helping Juventus keep another clean sheet. He has registered five tackles, five interceptions, 14 interceptions, and three blocks in four appearances so far.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fairly busy against Maccabi Haifa Rugani won two of two tackles and seven duels and had three interceptions and four clearances in Tuesday's 0-2 defeat against Maccabi Haifa.

Impact Rugani returned to the XI after a while as Gleison Bremer got the day off and, while he put up pretty good numbers, he was quite underwhelming like most of his teammates. He has tallied two tackles, four interceptions, seven clearances, and one block in two appearances so far.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three clearances versus Fiorentina Rugani had one interception and three clearances and committed one foul in 45 minutes in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Rugani came off the bench at halftime but did not put up great stats. He remained a rotational piece in 2021/2022 and recorded 14 tackles, 12interceptions, 49 clearances and six blocks in 14 appearances (11 starts), with five clean sheets.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles versus Villarreal Rugani won two of four tackles and seven duels and had one clearance in Wednesday's 0-3 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Rugani put up okay numbers but had a key error that swung the qualification, as he tackled Gerard Moreno in the box late in the second half, paving the way for Villarreal. He will head back to the bench once Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci will be fit enough to start. He ahs posted 13 tackles, nine interceptions, 34 clearances and five blocks in 12 games. Juventus will host Salernitana Sunday.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Convincing against Sampdoria Rugani had one interception and 11 clearances and won one tackle and four duels in Sunday's 3-1 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Rugani again filled in for Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini and held his own. The teammates should not be too far off from returning from their injuries, which will relegate him to the bench. He has tallied nine tackles, nine interceptions, 33 clearances and five blocks in 11 appearances. Juventus will host Villarreal in Champions League Wednesday and then Salernitana next Sunday.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Spezia Rugani (thigh) is available and will likely start Sunday against Spezia, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Rugani is fit after missing two weeks with a thigh pull and has strong chances to start since Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Mattia De Sciglio and Alex Sandro are all unavailable for this one. He has logged four tackles, seven interceptions and 15 clearances in his last five appearances.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss some time Rugani has been diagnosed with a pull of the biceps femoris muscle in the left thigh and will be re-evaluated in ten days, Juventus announced.

Impact Rugani will have to miss at least the next two tilts versus Villarreal and Empoli. Danilo or Alex Sandro will partner Matthijs De Ligt in the midfield of the defense until Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini return.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Rugani scores late as Juventus ends winless run with 3-2 victory over Frosinone. Inter routs Lecce