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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alessandro Matri | ||
| Date of birth | 19 August 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–1996 | Fanfulla | ||
| 1996–2004 | AC Milan | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2007 | AC Milan | 1 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | → Prato (loan) | 32 | (5) |
| 2005–2006 | → Lumezzane (loan) | 34 | (13) |
| 2006–2007 | → Rimini (loan) | 28 | (4) |
| 2007–2011 | Cagliari | 123 | (36) |
| 2011–2013 | Juventus | 69 | (27) |
| 2013–2016 | AC Milan | 15 | (1) |
| 2014 | → Fiorentina (loan) | 15 | (4) |
| 2014–2015 | → Genoa (loan) | 16 | (7) |
| 2015 | → Juventus (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Lazio (loan) | 19 | (4) |
| 2016–2020 | Sassuolo | 73 | (13) |
| 2019–2020 | → Brescia (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| Total | 438 | (114) | |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011–2015 | Italy | 7 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 January 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 June 2015 |
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Alessandro Matri is a former Italian footballer who played as a striker. He was born on August 19, 1984. Matri was known for his ability to score goals and his hard work on the field. He played for many famous Italian clubs during his career.
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Alessandro Matri's Football Journey
Starting Out: Early Career
Alessandro Matri began his football journey at AC Milan in Italy. He was born in Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, a town near Milan. His first game for AC Milan was on May 24, 2003. After that, he spent time playing for AC Milan's youth team.
Later, he went on loan to other teams like Prato and Lumezzane. He played in many matches for these teams, gaining valuable experience.
Playing for Rimini
In the 2006–07 season, Matri joined Rimini on loan. This team played in Serie B, which is Italy's second-highest football league. He scored four goals for Rimini in the league and one goal in the 2006–07 Coppa Italia cup competition.
Time at Cagliari
In 2007, Matri moved to Cagliari. He quickly became an important player for the team. In his first season, he and his teammate Robert Acquafresca scored a total of 16 goals.
In the 2009–10 season, Matri was Cagliari's top scorer with 12 goals. He continued to be a key player for Cagliari until he moved to a bigger club in 2011.
Joining Juventus
On January 31, 2011, Matri joined Juventus, one of Italy's biggest football clubs. He first joined on a loan deal. He made his debut for Juventus just two days later.
On February 5, he scored his first two goals for Juventus against his old team, Cagliari. He chose not to celebrate out of respect for his former club. He also scored a goal in the famous Derby d'Italia match against Inter.
Matri scored nine goals for Juventus in the second half of the 2010–11 Serie A season. This meant he scored 20 goals in total that season, making him one of the top scorers in the league. In June 2011, Juventus officially signed him permanently.
In his second season with Juventus, he helped the team win the 2011–12 Serie A title. He scored ten goals that season, making him one of Juventus's top scorers. He also helped them reach the 2012 Coppa Italia Final.
Matri continued his success by winning the 2012 Supercoppa Italiana at the start of the next season. He also played in the UEFA Champions League for the first time, scoring his first goal in that competition against Celtic. He won his second Serie A title with Juventus in 2013.
Back to AC Milan
On August 30, 2013, Matri returned to AC Milan. He was given the number 9 shirt. He scored his only goal for Milan that season in a match against Parma.
Loan to Fiorentina
In January 2014, Matri was loaned to Fiorentina. He joined them to help out because their main strikers were injured. He scored two goals in his first game for Fiorentina. He also scored in the 2013–14 UEFA Europa League competition. He finished the season with five goals for Fiorentina before returning to Milan.
Loan to Genoa
On July 11, 2014, Matri was loaned to Genoa. He scored his first two goals for Genoa in September 2014. He reached a milestone by scoring his 100th career goal in October. He scored seven goals for Genoa in the first half of the season.
Another Return to Juventus
On February 2, 2015, Matri was loaned back to Juventus until the end of the season. On May 20, he scored the winning goal in extra time to help Juventus win the 2015 Coppa Italia Final against Lazio.
Playing for Lazio and Sassuolo
After his loan at Juventus ended, Matri returned to Milan briefly. On August 31, 2015, he was loaned to Lazio. He scored two goals in his debut for Lazio on September 13, helping them win 2–0.
On August 16, 2016, Matri moved permanently to Sassuolo. He played for Sassuolo for several seasons, scoring 13 goals in 73 appearances.
Loan to Brescia
On September 2, 2019, Matri joined Brescia on loan. His loan ended in January 2020, and he was then released by Sassuolo.
Retirement from Football
On May 6, 2020, Alessandro Matri announced that he was retiring from professional football.
Playing for Italy
Matri was called up to play for the Italian national team for the first time in February 2011. He made his international debut on March 29, 2011, in a friendly game against Ukraine. He scored his first goal for Italy in that match, helping his country win 2–0.
How Alessandro Matri Played
Alessandro Matri was a very active and hardworking forward. He was good at finding space on the field and had a knack for scoring goals. He could play as a main striker or sometimes on the wing. He was known for his ability to make good runs and help his teammates. He also had good technique and a powerful shot. His physical strength made him good at heading the ball.
Career Statistics
Club Appearances and Goals
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| A.C. Milan | 2002–03 | Serie A | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003–04 | Serie A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Prato (loan) | 2004–05 | Serie C1 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 0 | – | – | 36 | 5 | ||
| Lumezzane (loan) | 2005–06 | Serie C1 | 34 | 13 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 35 | 14 | ||
| Rimini (loan) | 2006–07 | Serie B | 28 | 4 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 30 | 5 | ||
| Cagliari | 2007–08 | Serie A | 34 | 6 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 36 | 7 | ||
| 2008–09 | Serie A | 29 | 6 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 31 | 7 | |||
| 2009–10 | Serie A | 38 | 13 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 39 | 13 | |||
| 2010–11 | Serie A | 22 | 11 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 23 | 11 | |||
| Total | 123 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 38 | ||
| Juventus | 2010–11 | Serie A | 16 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 16 | 9 | |
| 2011–12 | Serie A | 31 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 32 | 10 | ||
| 2012–13 | Serie A | 22 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 10 | |
| Total | 69 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 83 | 29 | ||
| A.C. Milan | 2013–14 | Serie A | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | 18 | 1 | |
| Fiorentina (loan) | 2013–14 | Serie A | 15 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | – | 21 | 5 | |
| Genoa (loan) | 2014–15 | Serie A | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 17 | 7 | ||
| Juventus (loan) | 2014–15 | Serie A | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | 9 | 2 | |
| Lazio (loan) | 2015–16 | Serie A | 19 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | – | 31 | 7 | |
| Sassuolo | 2016–17 | Serie A | 31 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | – | 37 | 8 | |
| 2017–18 | Serie A | 23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 25 | 3 | |||
| 2018–19 | Serie A | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 20 | 3 | |||
| Total | 73 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 14 | ||
| Brescia (loan) | 2019–20 | Serie A | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 8 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 438 | 114 | 28 | 8 | 33 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 500 | 127 | ||
International Appearances and Goals
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2011 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | – | – | |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 7 | 1 | |
- Scores and results list Italy's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Matri goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 March 2011 | Lobanovsky Dynamo Stadium, Kyiv, Ukraine |  Ukraine |
2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
Achievements and Trophies
Juventus
- Serie A: 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15 (3 times)
- Coppa Italia: 2014–15 (1 time)
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2012, 2013 (2 times)
- UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2014–15
See also
In Spanish: Alessandro Matri para niños
