MATEO KOVAČIĆ
Midfielder · Manchester City · League Cup
“Ball-carrying midfielder who rarely gives it away.”
GoalPost verdict
GoalPost score (GPS)
GoalPost read
M. Kovačić remains a strong deep midfielder: a veteran in his peak years, with his best recent form at Manchester City. His value is checked by the fact that he is not a guaranteed starter.
GoalPost value
What GoalPost values him at
range €8M – €8.6M
What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s.
GPS / value trend
Daily snapshots only. Sparse history stays hidden rather than drawing a flat line.
Scouting report
Strengths
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Watch-outs
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Analysis overview
M. Kovačić is a box-to-box midfielder who drives through pressure and keeps attacks alive. He carries the ball with purpose, gliding past the first challenge before linking play again, and his exceptional retention makes him a reliable outlet in crowded midfield zones. In open stretches, he can turn a recovery into momentum without losing control.
Playing style
Shot profile
Shots / 90
0.40
SoT / 90
0.00
Accuracy
0%
Conversion
0%
Club football this season: 1 shot in 5 matches (226 min).
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Last 12 matches · shots
8 shots · 0 goals
Player intelligence
Workrate
The unglamorous work: tackles, interceptions, duels, passing, fouls won, minutes and discipline, against his position
Ball progression
Estimated progressive passes and carries, against his position
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Performance overview
2026/27 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Community Shield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 7 |
 UEFA Champions League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 7 |
 League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 7.2 |
 Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 4.43 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 226 | 6.60 |
Form (last 10 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.00
per 90
Assists
0.00
per 90
Shots
0.40
per 90
Shots on target
0.00
per 90
Conversion
0%
goals per shot
Dribbles
0.80
per 90 · 33% completed
Key passes
0.00
per 90
Pass accuracy
95%
Fouls won
0.00
per 90
Tackles + interceptions
1.59
per 90
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Result | G | A | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6 |  Spain | Nations League | L1-2 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Oct 3 |  England | Nations League | L0-7 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Sep 29 | Spain | Nations League | L4-1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Sep 26 |  Czechia | Nations League | W1-2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 |
| Sep 17 |  Norwich | Carabao | W5-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7.4 |
| Sep 8 |  FC Porto | UCL | W0-2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
League Cup90 (40%)Community Shield79 (35%)Premier League42 (19%)UEFA Champions League15 (7%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Apps | G | A | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Manchester City | League Cup | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 6.60 |
| 2025/26 | Manchester City | Premier League | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0.09 | 6.89 |
| 2024/25 | Manchester City | Premier League | 47 | 7 | 3 | 0.21 | 7.23 |
| 2023/24 | Manchester City | Premier League | 50 | 3 | 1 | 0.08 | 7.03 |
| 2022/23 |  Chelsea | Premier League | 38 | 2 | 2 | 0.11 | 6.81 |
| 2021/22 | Chelsea | Premier League | 44 | 2 | 6 | 0.18 | 7.14 |
| 2020/21 | Chelsea | Premier League | 42 | 0 | 2 | 0.05 | 7.07 |
| 2019/20 | Chelsea | Premier League | 47 | 2 | 3 | 0.11 | 7.02 |
Career highlights
FIFA Intercontinental Cup
2023, 2022, 2017, 2016
UEFA Champions League
2020/2021, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016
UEFA Super Cup
2023, 2021, 2017, 2016
Cup
2011/2012, 2010/2011
HNL
2011/2012, 2010/2011
Spell detail
Apps
113
Goals
10
Assists
5
Minutes
6,027
By season
| 2026/27 | League Cup | 5 app | 0 g | 6.60 |
| 2025/26 | Premier League | 11 app | 0 g | 6.89 |
| 2024/25 | Premier League | 47 app | 7 g | 7.23 |
| 2023/24 | Premier League | 50 app | 3 g | 7.03 |
Goals by season
10 goals in the spell
International career
Croatia
National-team finishes
- UEFA Nations LeagueRunner-up · 2022/2024
- FIFA World CupRunner-up · 2018
World Cup 2026
Croatia
Croatia's tournament →Apps
4
Minutes
271
Goals
0
Assists
1
Avg rating
6.90