later switched to deeper roles, such as a centre-back, in either a three or a four-man defensive line. Besides his ball-winning abilities, Gabbia also retains playmaking attributes and tends to join the attacking play when opportunities present themselves. Career statistics Club Honours AC Milan Serie A: 2021–22 Italy U19 UEFA European Under-19 Championship runner-up: 2018 Italy U20 FIFA U-20 World Cup fourth place: 2019 References External links Matteo Gabbia at TBPlayers 1999 births People from Busto Arsizio Footballers from Lombardy Living people Italian footballers Italy youth international footballers Association football defenders A.C. Milan players S.S.D. Lucchese 1905 players Serie C players Sportspeople from the Province of Varese