Mateo Kovačić — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
central midfielder · Manchester City · ENG-Premier League · age 32 · €9.7m
Mateo Kovačić is a dynamic central midfielder with a penchant for orchestrating play in the final third. His elite Sofascore rating places him among the top 9% of his positional peers, showcasing his exceptional ability to deliver precise passes and impactful goals, as evidenced by his top 1% ranking for final-third passes and finishing. While he has faced challenges with injuries, his skill set makes him a vital asset in any midfield, blending creativity with scoring threat.
Strengths
- Accurate final-third passes /90
- Touches /90
- Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
- Non-penalty goals /90
Weaknesses
- Accurate crosses /90
- Aerial duels won /90
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- The players most statistically similar to Mateo Kovačić (central midfielder) are Rodri, Conor Gallagher, Exequiel Palacios, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Mateo Kovačić play?
- Mateo Kovačić plays as a central midfielder for Manchester City in the ENG-Premier League.
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- Mateo Kovačić's market value is €9.7m.
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