Marten de Roon became Atalanta's all-time appearance leader on March 22, 2026, when his participation in the Serie A match against Hellas Verona took him to 436 appearances, one more than Gianpaolo Bellini.
Marten de Roon became Atalanta's all-time appearance leader on March 22, 2026, when his participation in the Serie A match against Hellas Verona pushed his total to 436 across all competitions, one more than the 435 held by club legend Gianpaolo Bellini.
The 34-year-old Dutch midfielder joined Atalanta in 2015, spent the 2016-17 season on loan at Middlesbrough, and returned permanently in 2017. Since then he has grown into the club captain and the defensive midfield anchor behind Atalanta's rise to consistent top-four finishes, deep Champions League runs, and a Europa League triumph in 2024. He first equaled Bellini's mark as a substitute against Bayern Munich on March 18, 2026.
By current counts de Roon has roughly 436 appearances in all competitions, with around 331 Serie A outings, 20 league goals and 24 assists. He is also the first foreign player to pass major appearance milestones such as 250-plus Serie A games for Atalanta, underscoring his longevity and consistency.
Atalanta's official channels and the supporters marked the milestone with video tributes and post-match honors, and fans celebrated the captain as a "legend in the making." De Roon has spoken of a "special connection" in Bergamo, a bond that the club and its followers have rewarded with admiration and respect.
The new record cements de Roon's place among Atalanta greats, a rare example of sustained leadership and service in the modern era of frequent transfers.
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