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 Conor Gallagher, Exequiel Palacios, Teddy Teuma. Doppel rates Conor Gallagher (Chelsea) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Teddy Teuma scores 83/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Mateo Kovačić is a dynamic central midfielder who excels as a playmaker, showcasing exceptional vision and precision in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his positional peers, he consistently delivers accurate passes and is a potent goal threat, evidenced by his remarkable finishing ability. While he has struggled with injuries, his quality on the ball and ability to influence games make him a vital asset for Manchester City.
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 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €31m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 33 | €1.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 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: 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
≈ 100% Mateo Kovačić · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mateo Kovačić?
By Doppel's fit score, Conor Gallagher (Chelsea) is the closest profile to Mateo Kovačić, with a 83/100 overall match. Exequiel Palacios and Teddy Teuma are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mateo Kovačić?
Yes. Teddy Teuma (Stade de Reims) 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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