The Secrets and Sacrifices of Matteo Alessandroni: From Footballer to Hybrid Athlete

To understand true sports performance, it’s not enough to just look at the stopwatch on competition day or cheer at the finish line; the real secret lies in what happens when the lights go out. Through his own words and reflections, Matteo Alessandroni opens the doors to his daily life to show us the most honest, demanding, and human side of high-level sports.

In this text, the athlete guides us through an emotional and physical journey where daily discipline becomes a lifestyle. From the psychological management of effort and obsession with training, to his most intimate rituals, meticulous care of every detail, and the wisdom needed to know when to stop. An unfiltered snapshot of what goes through the mind and heart of an athlete who has made consistency his greatest virtue and now shares his passion with new generations.

Matteo Alessandroni: Personal Experiences in Sports

The best part of being an athlete is always feeling alive, full of energy, with adrenaline running high, those muscle aches you enjoy in the days after training, the idea of giving it your all is rewarding and indescribable. The worst part is that, when you’re a true athlete, there isn’t a single day you don’t want to train, even when you’re resting. Your mind and heart are always thinking about training, a drug you can’t live without!

The true athlete fully commits to training and improving every day, never giving up. Even when you fall, you get up stronger than ever.

And you never stop believing.

That every little detail is crucial, from nutrition and rest to what we wear, including the superstition of every trip before a race, because every trip to a race is a different experience that always enriches you.

"The sacrifice behind every race": people only see the race itself, but they don’t see the sweat and dedication you put in every day, day after day, meal after meal, every detail that makes the difference and is the result of a daily and constant journey. Mind and heart.

What is it like to live in the world of sports? It’s beautiful, rewarding, and exciting to live from it, but also to teach this profession and the passion for sports to the children I coach: it’s wonderful!

Without a doubt, my running and training shoes, my lucky tights in every available color 😂, my water flavorings to stay hydrated, the magical cookies that are always essential, a headband and hair tie, gels and energy drinks, protein foods and supplements...

Every song is inspiring and beautiful, depending on the time of year and where I am. I’m eternally romantic and love listening to romantic songs that remind me of the most beautiful love story in the world, mine and my wife’s... but I often listen to Drake. All his songs are energetic and full of adrenaline.

What do I do when I feel my body is at its limit?

Today I’ve learned to listen to it and prefer to rest without pushing too hard. The importance of listening to your body is fundamental; it’s the most important thing.

How to prevent injuries in daily life? Injuries, unfortunately, are part of the game. The important thing is always to limit the damage, stop immediately as soon as you feel pain, and find out what’s going on.

What do I do the day after a competition? It depends on the competition. The day after the competition, I definitely enjoy my free meal at night, given the energy I’ve spent. But the next day, I listen to my body and understand how tired I am. Based on that, I decide whether to train or not. The main things are stretching and walking or cycling gently.