Atlético Madrid are one of the most active clubs in the summer transfer window right now.
The clubs board is committed to strengthening Diego Simeones squad to ensure it is ready to compete in all competitions.
Rojiblancos have signed central midfielder Johnny Cardoso, attacking midfielder Thiago Almada, left winger Álex Baena.
After successful loan spells last season, Atlético also signed goalkeeper Juan Musso and defender Clément Lenglet.
Finally, the team also signed left wing-back Matteo Ruggeri, who joined them from the Italian club Atalanta BC for €17m.
In the following scout report and player analysis, we will discuss Matteo Ruggeri style of play and technical characteristics, based on his performances with Nerazzurri.
Who Is Matteo Ruggeri?
Matteo Ruggeri is left-footed and primarily plays as a left wing-back or left-back.
He can also fill the left centre-back position.
The player was adapting well to the system of his former coach at Atalanta BC, Gian Piero Gasperini—an Italian coach famous for his back-three formation.
Ruggeri played 109 matches for Atalanta, scoring two goals and providing 10 assists across all competitions.
Matteo Ruggeri Pizza Chart
Matteo Ruggeris radar chart compares his performance with that of other left wing-backs from Europes top-five leagues in 2024/2025, providing him a percentile rank with 50 being average.
Starting with the possession section, Ruggeri ranked in the 81st percentile among left wing-backs from the top-five leagues for progressive passes per 90, indicating his ability to help his team move upfield through passing.
He was also in the 52nd percentile for dangerous passes per 90 minutes, indicating that his dangerous passes were average compared to those of other players in the same position.
Both his passes per 90 and received passes p
