Matteo Battistini

Matteo Battistini (born 18 February 1994) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Serie C Group A club Lecco.^[1]

Matteo Battistini

Personal information
Date of birth	(1994-02-18) 18 February 1994 (age 31)
Place of birth	Como, Italy
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Centre back
Team information
Current team	Lecco
Number	13
Youth career
	Carrarese
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2017	Carrarese	55	(0)
2017–2018	Pro Piacenza	26	(0)
2018–2020	Pro Patria	50	(2)
2020–2021	Piacenza	35	(0)
2021–	Lecco	91	(3)
2024	→ Crotone (loan)	9	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13 December 2024

Club career

Formed on Carrarese youth system, Battistini made his debut with the first team on 24 March 2013 against Gubbio.^[2]

On 4 July 2018, Battistini left Pro Piacenza and joined to Pro Patria.^[3]

On 21 August 2020 he joined to Serie C club Piacenza.^[4]

On 8 July 2021, the defender joined to Serie C club Lecco.^[5]

On 1 February 2024, Battistini was loaned by Crotone, with an option to buy.^[6]

Personal life

Matteo is the son of former footballer Sergio Battistini.^[7]