Matteo Ruggeri stats
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M. Ruggeri
Aston VillaDefenderBefore the next match
Aston Villa v Viking, Wednesday
What Viking allow left backs
Position stats13 appearances at LB against Viking in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eliteserien.
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Odds OutliersMatteo Ruggeri 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Matteo Ruggeri has appeared in 4 Premier League matches this season, totalling 159 minutes at an average rating of 6.65. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 4 | 159 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.65 |
 UEFA Nations League | 2 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.04 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.78 |
| Total | 7 | 395 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6.78 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
Matteo Ruggeri has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 159 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 49th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matteo Ruggeri has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 80 minutes. Matteo Ruggeri has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Matteo Ruggeri has completed 62 of 68 passes at 91% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Matteo Ruggeri completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 6 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (10th percentile).
Defending stats
Matteo Ruggeri makes 2 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 80 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 26th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Matteo Ruggeri has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Aston Villa squad
N. Jackson
25 yrs#11
A. Garnacho
22 yrs#17
T. Abraham
29 yrs#18
I. Mbaye18 yrs#19
B. Madjo
17 yrs#39
Alysson
20 yrs#47
G. Hemmings19 yrs#53
R. Barkley32 yrs#6
J. McGinn
32 yrs#7
B. Kamara
26 yrs#8
E. Buendía
29 yrs#10
A. Onana25 yrs#24
L. Bogarde
22 yrs#26
L. Goretzka
31 yrs#27
J. Gomes25 yrs#35
J. Manzambi
21 yrs#44
29 yrs
32 yrs
24 yrs
Italy squad
G. Scamacca27 yrs#9
G. Raspadori26 yrs#18
M. Alì Zoma22 yrs#23
N. Cambiaghi25 yrs#28S. Inácio18 yrs#40
M. Kean26 yrs#90
S. Esposito24 yrs#94
P. Esposito21 yrs#94
A. Romano20 yrs#4
R. Mandragora29 yrs#8
S. Tonali26 yrs#16
D. Frattesi27 yrs#16
S. Ricci25 yrs#21
N. Barella29 yrs#23
A. Vergara23 yrs#26
N. Fagioli25 yrs#44
D. Maldini25 yrs#70
I. Doumbia23 yrs#77
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 26 | 1,775 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 36 | 6.77 |
 Champions League | 15 | 1,208 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 39 | 6.77 |
 Copa Del Rey | 5 | 422 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 6.77 |
Champions League2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 30 | 1,749 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 39 | 6.53 |
| Champions League | 6 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 6.92 |
 UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.24 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 34 | 2,466 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 31 | 7.03 |
 Europa League | 10 | 873 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 7.55 |
 Coppa Italia | 4 | 318 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7.04 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 15 | 823 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 17 | 6.47 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 14 | 678 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 6.22 |
About Matteo Ruggeri
Premier League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premier League, Matteo Ruggeri has featured across 4 appearances (2 starts), totalling 159 minutes. Matteo Ruggeri has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.03 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matteo Ruggeri has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Matteo Ruggeri has contributed 2 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matteo Ruggeri has registered 2 tackles (0 won), 7 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 62 from 68 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Matteo Ruggeri has won 6 of 12 total duels.
Discipline
Matteo Ruggeri has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 1.
About Matteo Ruggeri
Matteo Ruggeri is a 24-year-old defender playing for Aston Villa in the Premier League, representing Italy. Matteo Ruggeri is left-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 11 July 2002.
Most recent appearance
Matteo Ruggeri's most recent match was at home against Brentford on November 2nd. Aston Villa drew 2-2. Matteo Ruggeri played 46 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Matteo Ruggeri and Aston Villa are next in action on July 11th against Viking in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Aston Villa vs Viking match preview.
Teammates at Aston Villa
Matteo Ruggeri currently plays alongside Tyrone Mings, John McGinn, Alysson, Boubacar Kamara, João Gomes, Marco Bizot, Ian Maatsen, Johan Manzambi, Pau Torres, Ross Barkley, Amadou Onana, Victor Lindelöf, Matty Cash, James Wright, Nicolas Jackson, Lamare Bogarde, Ibrahim Mbaye, George Hemmings, Brian Madjo, Zion Suzuki, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Tammy Abraham, Emiliano Buendía, Matteo Ruggeri, Alejandro Garnacho, Modou Kéba Cissé, Leon Goretzka and Aaron Wan-Bissaka at Aston Villa.