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 Paul Nebel, Rodri, Nadiem Amiri. Doppel rates Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 84/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 83/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Mateo Kovačić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 85 | 84 |
| 2 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 27 | €50m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 84 | 83 |
| 6 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 84 | 82 |
| 7 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €26m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 25 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €123m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mateo Kovačić
≈ 100% Mateo Kovačić · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 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: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mateo Kovačić?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Mateo Kovačić, with a 84/100 overall match. Rodri and Nadiem Amiri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mateo Kovačić?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.9m.
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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