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Full nameMarten Elco de Roon
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityNetherlands
Age35
Date of birth29 Mar 1991
BirthplaceZwijndrecht
Height186 cm
Shirt number#15
ClubAtalanta
Defensive midfielderalso played DEF
34
Appearances
1
Goals
2
Assists
2704
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Atalanta.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Serie A341227047.04
UEFA Champions League12028996.7
Coppa Italia3103157.1

Scout report

Experienced headDefensive midfielder

M. de Roon is a 35-year-old defensive midfielder at Atalanta, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 2 assists in 34 appearances, a Season grade of 43, top 19% of Serie A defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 30, ranking 354th of 388 in the Serie A. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (85.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.79 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Roon.

Judged on this season alone, Roon graded 43 — a strong campaign that ranks top 20% of the 57 defensive midfielders in the Serie A, on 1 goal, 2 assists and 3.794 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 59 → 43). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has held fairly steady, peaking in 2024/25.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 30, 54th of 57 of the 57 defensive midfielders in the Serie A. At 35 Roon is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 9.3 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2024/25Holding levelRemarkably consistent
Current potential54th of 57 defensive midfielders · Serie ACurrent seasonTop 20% defensive midfielders · Serie A11th-best defensive midfielder in the Serie A354th in the Serie A · potential54th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Serie A
30
Ratingi
54th of 57 defensive midfielders
43.4
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
85.8%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.79
Def. actions / 90
solid defensive volume

Output in context · Atalanta finished 7th of 20 · a mid-table side

3.79
Def. / 90
81
Tackles
28
Interceptions
10
Clean sheets

3.79 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 10 clean sheets across 34 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 85.8% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Defensive volume. 3.79 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 90.1/100).

Watch points

  • Age curve. At 35, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 30, Roon carries the 54th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Serie A of 57. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.79 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).

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Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.