Marten De Roon becomes highest appearance-maker in Atalanta history

Marten De Roon has made history for Atalanta, officially becoming the club’s all-time record appearance holder during the Serie A fixture against Hellas Verona.

The Dutch midfielder reached 436 total appearances for the Bergamo club on Sunday, March 22, 2026, surpassing the previous record of 435 held by Gianpaolo Bellini. To mark the milestone, De Roon published a heartfelt open letter to the supporters, reflecting on a journey that began with his debut against Cittadella in August 2015.

In his message to the fans, De Roon expressed his deep connection to the city and the shirt:

“I say ‘our’ because from the very first day I felt your support, in the good moments and especially in the difficult ones. The way you always stand by me and the team, with passion and pride, moves me deeply. I truly feel connected to you fans, as if we face everything together.”

The midfielder also paid tribute to the man whose record he inherited, former captain Gianpaolo Bellini, calling him ‘a true man from Bergamo’ and an example of what it means to wear the Atalanta shirt.

While reaching this historic summit, De Roon made it clear that he is not finished yet, stating that his hunger to improve and bring more silverware to the club remains intact.

Since joining in the 2015/16 season, De Roon has also set records for the most Serie A appearances (332) and the most European appearances (75) in the club’s history.