Born in Argentina on 29th April 1999, 25-year-old Mateo Retegui is currently known for his prowess as a forward for the Italian football club Atalanta. Standing 6ft 1in tall (1.86m), Retegui possesses a formidable physical presence, weighing in at 12st 10lb (81kg). Fans of Atalanta often cheer him on by his squad number, 32. Despite being born in Argentina, he has surprisingly chosen to represent Italy on the international stage.
Retegui's services don't come cheap, with an estimated market value of around £24m, as reported by Transfermarkt. His future with Atalanta seems secure, with his contract not due to expire until 30th June 2028, with 3 years and 9 months left to run.
Retegui's career began humbly, making a single first-team appearance in his debut 2018 - 2019 season at Boca Juniors, an Argentine football team. His journey continued on to Estudiantes de La Plata, also based in Argentina, where he made three first team appearances in the 2018 - 2019 season. The 2019 - 2020 season saw him secure 18 first team appearances and notch up four goals for Estudiantes de La Plata.
The 2021 season provided him a chance to showcase his skills for Argentine side Talleres, where he amassed 24 first team appearances along with four goals. A move to Tigre in Argentina in 2022 saw his best performance yet, as he made 27 first team appearances and scored an incredible 19 goals. He rounded off his stint at Tigre with 21 appearances and 11 goals in the 2023 season.
Retegui's career in Italy began in the 2023 - 2024 season with Genoa, culminating in 29 first team appearances and seven goals. His most recent season, 2024 - 2025, at Atalanta saw him make eight first team appearances and score eight goals.
International recognition followed, with Retegui representing Italy in Euro 2024, with one start and three substitute appearances, and also in the Euro Qualifiers between 2022 - 2024 where he scored two goals in two starts and one substitute appearance. He also counted the UEFA Super Cup 2024 - 2025 among his experiences, making one substitute appearance for Atalanta. His performances for Italy continued in the Nations League 2024 - 2025 where he scored two goals in three starts and one substitute appearance. He even got his chance in the prestigious Champions League 2024 - 2025, making one start and one substitute appearance for Atalanta.
