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Alessandro Matri
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Alessandro Matri

Former professional footballer and television pundit

Alessandro Matri is a retired Italian striker who played for clubs including Cagliari, Juventus, Milan and Sassuolo and represented Italy. His best-known Juventus moment was the extra-time goal that won the 2015 Coppa Italia final. Since retiring from professional football in 2020, he has worked in television football coverage and, in 2026, joined Rai’s Ballando con le stelle with professional dancer Giada Lini.

Federica Nargi
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Country
Italy
Born
19 Aug 1984
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THE BACKGROUND

Career and background

Born in Sant’Angelo Lodigiano, Matri came through Milan’s youth system but built his Serie A reputation at Cagliari. His 2007–2011 spell there brought 36 goals in 127 appearances before his move to Juventus.Sources: La Gazzetta dello Sport ↗ · Football Italia ↗

He first played for Juventus from January 2011 to August 2013, winning league titles during that period, and returned on loan in 2015. Against Lazio in that year’s Coppa Italia final, he came off the bench and scored in the 97th minute. In Juventus’s 2024 interview, he recalled wanting to leave a mark during his second spell and the relief when that decisive shot went in.Sources: Juventus ↗ · Juventus · first-person interview ↗

Matri’s later career included Fiorentina, Genoa, Lazio, Sassuolo and a loan at Brescia. He announced his retirement on 6 May 2020, explaining that he no longer felt able to give the contribution he expected of himself. He finished with seven appearances and one goal for Italy. His subsequent public work has included analysis and commentary around the Italian game.Source: Football Italia ↗

In autumn 2026 Matri joined Ballando con le stelle, dancing with Giada Lini. Rai followed his debut and developing performances as he learned a new discipline after his football career. His partner Federica Nargi had also competed on the programme, bringing a shared interest in dance to their television work.Source: RaiNews ↗

WHO’S WITH WHOM

Relationship history

Alessandro Matri and Federica Nargi have been a couple since 2009. They have two daughters: Sofia, born on 26 September 2016, and Beatrice, born on 16 March 2019. In June 2026 they rejected reports of a secret wedding in Milan. Matri explained in a video filmed with Nargi at a restaurant that the ceremony had not happened.

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FAMILY

Children

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