Marten de Roon | Atalanta | Football Player Stats & Info

Netherlands

Atalanta

Marten de Roon

Atalanta/M/

Netherlands

Player Info

Marten de Roon is a Dutch international defensive midfielder renowned for his tireless work rate, tactical intelligence, and ball-winning prowess, currently a key figure for Atalanta in Serie A. Born on March 29, 1991, the 34-year-old has become one of Europe's most underrated midfield anchors. His career took him from the Eredivisie to England with Middlesbrough, but it is in Bergamo with Atalanta where he has truly flourished. Under Gian Piero Gasperini, de Roon has been instrumental in the team's high-pressing, attacking system, providing the essential defensive cover that allows others to flourish. He has helped Atalanta achieve consistent UEFA Champions League qualification and a historic run to the Europa League final. A regular for the Netherlands, he played a crucial role in their run to the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals. His honors include a Coppa Italia runner-up medal and being named in Serie A's Team of the Season. De Roon is the ultimate team player, an engine whose relentless energy and defensive acumen are fundamental to his team's success.

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2017/08/09