Matteo Rizzo

Matteo Rizzo (born 10 September 2004) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Cosenza.

Club career

Born in Verbania, but raised in Vignone, Rizzo started playing football at the local grassroots club San Francesco, before joining Gozzano in 2018.

In the summer of 2021, Rizzo joined Pro Vercelli, where he was first assigned to the under-19 squad. Throughout the rest of the 2021–22 season, Rizzo established himself as a regular starter of the first team, as Pro Vercelli reached the promotional play-offs before getting eliminated by Juventus U23 in the second round.

On 26 July 2022, Rizzo signed his first professional contract with Pro Vercelli, penning a two-year deal with an option for a third season.

On 17 January 2024, Rizzo was loaned out to fellow Serie C club Lumezzane until the end of the season.

International career

Rizzo has represented Italy at several youth international levels, having played for the under-18 and under-19 national teams.

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