Players like Mateo Kovačić
CM/CDMManchester City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMateo Kovačić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mateo Kovačić are Rodri, Conor Gallagher, Exequiel Palacios. Doppel rates Rodri (FC Barcelona) a 83/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Teddy Teuma scores 83/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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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, Touches, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 64 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mateo Kovačić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €50m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €31m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €26m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Sliema Wanderers | 33 | €1.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mateo Kovačić
≈ 100% Mateo Kovačić · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Mateo Kovačić · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Mateo Kovačić · strong: Touches, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mateo Kovačić?
Statistically, Rodri (FC Barcelona) is the closest look-alike to Mateo Kovačić — a 83/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Mateo Kovačić?
By Doppel's fit score, Rodri (FC Barcelona) is the closest profile to Mateo Kovačić, with a 83/100 overall match. Conor Gallagher and Exequiel Palacios are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mateo Kovačić?
Yes. Teddy Teuma (Sliema Wanderers) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mateo Kovačić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mateo Kovačić's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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