Atalanta's Marten de Roon Breaks Club Record
Atalanta's captain and midfielder Marten de Roon creates history as he becomes the club's all-time appearance leader, surpassing the previous record set by Gianpaolo Bellini.
A legend in the making. Atalanta captain and midfielder Marten de Roon makes history against Verona: he is now officially the club’s most-capped player. With today’s appearance against Verona, his tally stands at 436, beating the record held by Gianpaolo Bellini, who played for Atalanta from 1998 to 2016 and ended his career with 435 appearances.RECORD-BREAKING - The Dutchman arrived in Bergamo in 2015; he then spent a year at Middlesbrough before returning in 2017: almost 10 years later, he is the all-time record holder, ahead of the former captain and his current teammate, Mario Pasalic.
A Legendary Achievement
In a historic moment for Atalanta, Marten de Roon made his mark by breaking the club's all-time appearance record. His 436th appearance against Verona solidified his position as a legend in the making, surpassing the previous record held by Gianpaolo Bellini.
Journey to Success
De Roon's journey at Atalanta began in 2015, with a brief spell at Middlesbrough before returning in 2017. Over almost a decade, his dedication and talent have propelled him to the top of the club's record books, surpassing revered players like Bellini and his current teammate Mario Pasalic.
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