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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Left-footed specialist
- Italy international
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Matteo Legittimo profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
-
Italy
- Date of birth
- 17 Jun 1989 (36 years)
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
- Preferred foot
- Left
- Short name
- M. Legittimo
Matteo Legittimo recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Italy
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 31 Mar 2026 | 1 – 1 |
Italy vs Northern Ireland
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 26 Mar 2026 | 2 – 0 |
|
Italy vs Norway
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 16 Nov 2025 | 1 – 4 |
Moldova vs Italy
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 13 Nov 2025 | 0 – 2 |
|
Italy vs Israel
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 14 Oct 2025 | 3 – 0 |
|
Italy vs Belgium
|
UEFA Nations League | 25 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Turkiye vs Italy
|
UEFA Nations League | 28 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
France vs Italy
|
UEFA Nations League | 02 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Italy vs Turkiye
|
UEFA Nations League | 05 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Italy vs France
|
UEFA Nations League | 12 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Italy national team
About Matteo Legittimo
Matteo Legittimo is a 36-year-old Italy professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 17 June 1989 in Italy, Matteo Legittimo has been eligible for senior professional football since 2006. Matteo Legittimo stands 182 cm tall and weighs 76 kg, and is left-footed.
As more Italy national team fixtures are played, Matteo Legittimo's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Italy vs Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Friday 25 September 2026 at 18:45 UTC. Most recent fixture: Bosnia-Herzegovina 6-3 Italy in the FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA).
Bookmark this Matteo Legittimo hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Matteo Legittimo
What team does Matteo Legittimo play for?
Matteo Legittimo's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Matteo Legittimo play?
Matteo Legittimo plays as a defender.
How old is Matteo Legittimo?
Matteo Legittimo was born on 17 June 1989, making them 36 years old.
What nationality is Matteo Legittimo?
Matteo Legittimo represents Italy.
How tall is Matteo Legittimo?
Matteo Legittimo stands 182 cm tall and weighs 76 kg.
Is Matteo Legittimo left-footed or right-footed?
Matteo Legittimo's preferred foot is left.
Does Matteo Legittimo play for the national team?
Matteo Legittimo is eligible for Italy. Their next match is Italy vs Belgium on Friday 25 September 2026 UTC.
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