Matteo Ruggeri

2026/2027 season

Data: SportMonks · updated 4 Sept 2026

Matteo Ruggeri at Aston Villa

Initially, Aston Villa signed Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid on 19 August 2026. Specifically, the club did not disclose the fee. Furthermore, he wears the number 13 shirt. Consequently, he competes with Ian Maatsen for the left-back role. Additionally, he arrived two days before Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Meanwhile, he has already made one Premier League appearance. Notably, Villa registered him for the Champions League league phase. Moreover, he arrived on the same day as goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. Therefore, Unai Emery reshaped his defence quickly during August. Additionally, he had joined Atlético only one year earlier. Ultimately, Ruggeri joined as a specialist left-back.

Career Before Aston Villa

Previously, Matteo Ruggeri came through the Atalanta youth system. Initially, he made his Serie A debut during the 2020–21 season. Subsequently, Salernitana took him on loan for 2021–22. Specifically, he made 14 league appearances in that campaign. Afterwards, he returned to Bergamo and became a regular.

Crucially, he won the Europa League with Atalanta in 2024. Overall, he made 85 league appearances for the Italian club. Later, Atlético Madrid signed him in July 2025. Specifically, he made 26 La Liga appearances in Spain. Moreover, he played 15 Champions League matches that season. Finally, he spent one campaign in Madrid before joining Villa.

Career History Overview

(Note: Appearances and goals refer strictly to domestic league matches.)

Major Honours Won

• UEFA Europa League: Atalanta (2024)