Matteo Cardinali

Matteo Cardinali (born 28 June 2001) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie C Group A club Cittadella.^[1]

Matteo Cardinali

Personal information
Date of birth	(2001-06-28) 28 June 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	Rome, Italy
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Cittadella
Number	45
Youth career
	Roma
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2021	Roma	0	(0)
2020–2021	→ Matelica (loan)	30	(0)
2021–2025	Latina	72	(0)
2025–	Cittadella	0	(0)
International career‡
2016–2017	Italy U16	5	(0)
2017	Italy U17	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12 January 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 20 August 2017

Club career

Born in Rome Cardinali started his career in local club A.S. Roma.In June 2018, he was scouted by English clubs Liverpool and Arsenal.^[2]

He was promoted to first team for the 2018–19 season.^[3] In July 2020 he extended his contract with the club.^[4]

On 12 August 2020, Cardinali was loaned to Serie C club Matelica.^[5] He made his professional debut on 27 September against Triestina.^[1]

On 19 August 2021, he signed with Serie C club Latina.^[6]

On 22 January 2025, Cardinali joined Cittadella in Serie B.^[7]

International career

Cardinali was a youth international for Italy.^[8]