MATTEO RUGGERI NEWS

Mbappé is on a scoring run for Madrid before visiting Atletico in the capital derby

Atletico Madrid faces a near must-win derby when it hosts Real Madrid on Saturday in La Liga

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

USA's Johnny Cardoso Makes Atletico Madrid Debut in Tough Loss to Espanyol

USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso made his debut for Atlético Madrid its season opening loss to Espanyol.

AUGUST 18 • FOX SPORTS

Spanish league kicks off with Barcelona wanting to keep its momentum and Madrid aiming to reset

The Spanish league season kicks off with top teams having different expectations

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Atletico Madrid signs Italy international Giacomo Raspadori from Napoli

Atletico Madrid has signed Italy international Giacomo Raspadori from Napoli

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Atletico Madrid to sign defender David Hancko after Al-Nassr reportedly backs out

Atletico Madrid has reached a deal to sign defender David Hancko from Dutch club Feyenoord

JULY 23 • Associated Press

USA Midfielder Johnny Cardoso Joins Atletico Madrid on Five-Year Deal

Johnny Cardoso is the latest U.S. men's team player to earn a big move this summer.

JULY 16 • FOX SPORTS

Atletico Madrid reaches deal to sign Argentina international Thiago Almada

Atletico Madrid has reached an agreement to sign Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada from Brazilian club Botafogo

JULY 15 • Associated Press

Atletico Madrid adds playmaker Álex Baena from Villarreal

Atletico Madrid has boosted its squad by signing midfielder Álex Baena from Villarreal

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Atletico Madrid signs young Italian left back Matteo Ruggeri from Atalanta

Atletico Madrid has signed 22-year-old Italian left back Matteo Ruggeri from Atalanta on a five-year contract

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Heads to Atletico Madrid Ruggeri has inked a five-year contract with Atletico Madrid after coming in from Atalanta.

Impact Ruggeri departs Atalanta after three solid seasons, although he wasn't always a starter in 2024/2025, tallying three assists, 100 crosses (33 accurate) and 43 tackles in 36 appearances (22 starts), contributing to four clean sheets. He was signed shortly after the departure of Reinildo Mandava in the same role.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out assist in Genoa tilt Ruggeri assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate), one tackle (one won) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win against Genoa.

Impact Ruggeri returned to the XI after over three months and slipped the ball to Ibrahima Sulemana ahead of the first goal for his side, but the teammate did most of the heavy lifting on the goal. He has struggled to compete with Davide Zappacosta and Raoul Bellanova once Atalanta had a less busy schedule. He has recorded four chances created, seven crosses (three accurate), five tackles (three won) and seven clearances in his last five outings. This was his third helper in the season.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark against Inter Ruggeri won two of two tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in 31 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Ruggeri began on the bench for the fourth straight game but subbed in earlier than in his last two performances and was dynamic on the wing. Davide Zappacosta, Raoul Bellanova and Juan Cuadrado (thigh) have gotten more run than him in the last few weeks. He'll look to build on this performance to gain more playing time. He has notched five key passes, 10 crosses (four accurate), six tackles (four won) and eight clerances in his last five showings (two starts).

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dynamic against Cagliari Ruggeri (illness) had six crosses (two accurate), three tackles (two won), two clearances and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Ruggeri wasn't affected by a recent illness as he played the whole game and was one of the Atalanta players with the most juice in a subpar collective showing, pacing his side in a pair of offensive stats. He'll rotate with Davide Zappacosta going forward. He has logged four key passes, 13 crosses (five accurate), six tackles (three won) and seven clearances in his last five displays.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Makes starting XI Ruggeri (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Cagliari.

Impact Ruggeri was expected to be available for Saturday's game after recovering from the illness that caused him to miss the Champions League match. He is now fully fit, as he is back in the squad and has been named to the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Cagliari match Ruggeri (illness) has been named in Atalanta's squad list to face Cagliari on Saturday.

Impact Ruggeri has recuperated from an illness and could unseat Davide Zappacosta on the left flank amid some likely rotation. He has tallied two key passes, 13 crosses (three accurate), three tackles (two won) and eight clearances in his last five showings (two starts).

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Club Brugge tilt Ruggeri won't be involved Tuesday due to the flu, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Ruggeri didn't make the squad list for the trip to Belgium and will look to recuperate for Saturday's game versus Cagliari. Davide Zappacosta will man the left wing in this one.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off injury Ruggeri (toe) got the start in Thursday's Supercoppa semifinal versus Inter.

Impact Ruggeri quickly recovered after being unavailable for the previous game. He'll continue to rotate with Raoul Bellanova and Davide Zappacosta. He has notched 10 key passes, 21 crosses (eight accurate), 11 tackles (six won) and eight interceptions in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit Lazio game Ruggeri will miss Saturday's match versus Lazio due to a bruised toe, Gianluca Di Marzio informed.

Impact Ruggeri picked up the injury in one of the final training sessions and hasn't been selected while waiting for further tests. Raoul Bellanova and Davide Zappacosta will likely start on the wing, with Juan Cuadrado deputizing them.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lively in Cagliari bout Ruggeri won three of six tackles and recorded three crosses (one accurate), three interceptions and five clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Ruggeri was highly energetic and thwarted a few dangerous actions in the back, putting together one of his busiest performances in that regard. He has notched 12 key passes, 27 crosses (11 accurate), 11 tackles (six won) and 11 clearances the last five games.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in victory Ruggeri assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Parma. In addition, he was given a yellow c...

Impact Ruggeri moved forward down the left flank and put in a favorable ball for Ederson to score the second goal of the match after 39 minutes of play at Parma. It was the wing-back's first assist since Aug. 19, while he created multiple chances for the third time in the current campaign. He has been preferred over Davide Zappacosta in the last five Serie A games, but there may still be some rotation with UEFA Champions League fixtures congesting the schedule.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Napoli Ruggeri had one cross (zero accurate), one interception, one block and four tackles (three won) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Napoli.

Impact Ruggeri didn't attack much in this one but was spotless defensively. He has posted three key passes, 10 crosses (three accurate), seven tackles (six won) and six clearances in the last five matches since returning from injury.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one half againt Venezia Ruggeri (knee) had two clearances and committed one foul in 45 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Ruggeri was back after two matches and saw substantial minutes but didn't contribute offensively as he played as a center-back since Isak Hien wasn't feeling well. He should return to his regular role soon enough, splitting time with Davide Zappacosta.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Venezia Ruggeri (knee) made Atalanta's squad list to face Venezia on Sunday.

Impact Ruggeri is in better shape after missing two matches due to knee soreness and will compete with Davide Zappacosta and Raoul Bellanova for a spot in the XI. He has recorded 14 crosses (five accurate), four tackles (two won) and three corners in his last four appearances.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for Genoa match Ruggeri (knee) hasn't been called up for Saturday's game versus Genoa.

Impact Ruggeri will remain on the mend due to lingering knee soreness and will try to get healthy during the break. Raoul Bellanova, Davide Zappacosta and Juan Cuadrado will again be the top options out wide.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Shaktar Donetsk game Ruggeri won't play against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday due to left knee soreness, L'Eco di Bergamo reported.

Impact Ruggeri won't make the trip and will try to recuperate from the minor problem for the ensuing game but will face a race against the clock. Two among Davide Zappacosta, Raoul Bellanova and Juan Cuadrado will start on the wings midweek.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE