Who should replace Mateo Kovačić?
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 in the 2024/25 season. The best replacements for Kovačić include Rodri from FC Barcelona, Conor Gallagher from Tottenham Hotspur, and Exequiel Palacios from Ipswich Town, all achieving a fit score of 83/100, indicating they can effectively perform a similar role within the team’s tactical setup.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €50m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €31m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Arsenal | 29 | €72m | 95 | 81 |
| 4 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €26m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Declan Ricesimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €114m | 94 | 80 |
| 6 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Sliema Wanderers | 33 | €1.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 86 |
* 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: Duels won, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mateo Kovačić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rodri (FC Barcelona) does the closest job to Mateo Kovačić, at 96/100 on profile. Conor Gallagher and Bruno Guimarães follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mateo Kovačić?
Yes — Teddy Teuma (Sliema Wanderers) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mateo Kovačić?
Doppel learns Mateo Kovačić's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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