Matteo Rover

Matteo Rover (born 20 February 1999), is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Sudtirol.

Club Career

Internazionale

He appeared for the main squad of Inter in a preseason friendly in the summer of 2017.

Loan to Vicenza Virtus and Pordenone

On 21 August 2018, Rover joined to Serie C club Vicenza Virtus on loan for the 2018–19 season. On 7 October he made his professional debut for Vicenza Virtus in Serie C as a substitute replacing Stefano Giacomelli in the 77th minute of a 2–1 home win over Vis Pesaro. His loan was terminated during the 2018–19 season winter break leaving Vicenza Virtus with only one appearance.

On 11 January 2019, Rover was loaned to Serie C club Pordenone until the end of the season. Eight days later, on 19 January, he made his debut for Pordenone as a substitute replacing Davide Gavazzi in the 92nd minute of a 1–0 home win over AlbinoLeffe. On 5 May he played his first match as a starter for the club, a 2–2 away draw against FeralpiSalo, he was replaced by Gianvito Misuraca in the 64th minute. Rover ended his 6-month loan with 13 appearances, but only 1 as a starter.

Loan to Sudtirol

On 15 July 2019, Rover was loaned to Serie C club Sudtirol on a season-long loan deal. On 4 August he made his debut for the club in a 4–2 home win over Citta di Fasano in the first round of Coppa Italia, he played the entire match. On 25 August he made his league debut for Sudtirol as a substitute replacing Daniele Casiraghi in the 68th minute of a 2–1 away win over Vis Pesaro. One week later, on 1 September, Rover scored his first professional goal, as a substitute, in the 47th minute of a 3–2 home defeat against Carpi. On 21 September he played his first entire match for the club in Serie C, a 1–0 away win over Arzignano Valchiampo. Four days later, Rover scored his second goal, again as a substitute, in the 64th minute of a 3–0 home win over Fermana. Rover ended his lo