Mateo Kovačić alternatives
CM/CDMManchester City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMateo Kovačić's profile ↗
Mateo Kovačić is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Manchester City in the Premier League, with 31 appearances, 6 goals, and 2 assists in the 2024/25 season. For clubs seeking a cheaper alternative to Kovačić, Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle offers a fit score of 86/100 at a market value of €3m, while Cameron Puertas from SV Werder Bremen has a fit score of 86/100 and a value of €7m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 89 | 86 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Sliema Wanderers | 33 | €1.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mateo Kovačić
≈ 100% Mateo Kovačić · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Mateo Kovačić · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Mateo Kovačić · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mateo Kovačić?
Teddy Teuma (Sliema Wanderers) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 83/100 match to Mateo Kovačić.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mateo Kovačić?
Filip Krastev offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €2.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mateo Kovačić?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Mateo Kovačić's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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