Matteo Pessina Cavaliere OMRI (born 21 April 1997) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He is captain of Serie A club Monza, on loan from Atalanta, and plays for the Italy national team.
Coming through the youth system, Pessina started his career at Monza. He joined AC Milan in 2015, who sent him on loan to Lecce, Catania and Como. In 2017, he moved to Atalanta, and was loaned out to Spezia and Hellas Verona. Pessina became a starter for Atalanta upon his return from loan in 2020. He returned to his hometown club Monza in 2022 and was made club captain.
Pessina represented Italy internationally at under-19, under-20 and under-21 levels, before making his senior debut in 2020. He was part of Italy's squad at UEFA Euro 2020, where he scored two goals to help his side win the competition.
Pessina studied economics at the LUISS Business School in Rome, Italy.
Season Stats
11 appearances in the current 2024-2025 Season
1 goals scored in the current 2024-2025 Season
2015 |
2015-2017 |
2017-2022 |
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