Marten de Roon, born on the 29th of March 1991 in the Netherlands, is a seasoned footballer who predominantly plays in the position of a central defensive midfielder for Atalanta. With a respectable height of 6 feet (1.85 m) and a weight of around 11st 13lb (76 kg), he often sports the number 15 jersey on the field.
Currently, Transfermarkt values de Roon's market worth at a round-about €7.00m, which equates to roughly £6m. His contract with Atalanta remains active for another 1 year and 9 months, and is due to expire on the 30th June, 2026.
The Dutch footballer made his maiden first-team appearance during the 2009-2010 season at Sparta Rotterdam in his native Netherlands, getting his boots on the pitch for three matches. The 2010-2011 season saw him play 26 matches for the team while the subsequent 2011-2012 season saw his numbers rise to 28 appearances, during which he netted three goals.
Trading Sparta Rotterdam's kits for those of SC Heerenveen in the 2012-2013 season, de Roon clinched one goal in his 24 first-team appearances. He had a steady run at SC Heerenveen, contributing to 31 and 32 matches in the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 seasons respectively, pumping in three and one goals in the process.
He made a move to Italian side Atalanta for the 2015-2016 season, scoring a goal as part of his 36 performances. The 2016-2017 season saw him swap Serie A for the English Premier League, wearing the Middlesbrough jersey 33 times and accumulating four goals. However, his time at Middlesbrough was relatively short-lived as he made only one appearance in the 2017-2018 season before returning to Atalanta the same year.
Since his return to Atalanta, de Roon has stamped his presence firmly with consistent performances. From the 2017-2018 season through to the 2023-2024 season, he has made 273 first team appearances and smashed the net 15 times. For the 2024-2025 season currently in progress, de Roon has already donned the Atalanta jersey 8 times, recording one goal to his credit.
Besides his appearances in domestic league play, he has also made his mark in European competitions. He participated in the Europa League 2023-2024 and the UEFA Super Cup 2024-2025 for Atalanta, starting in 11 and one match respectively. He further took part in the Champions League 2024-2025, representing Atalanta in two starting berths.
