Mateo Kovacic

MCI

• #8 • Center Midfielder

Mateo Kovacic

MCI

• #8 • Center Midfielder

National Team

Croatia

Position

Role

Creative Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

May 6, 1994 (32)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'10"

Weight

172 lb

Club

Man City

League

Premier League

Ranking

Premier League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

59.3

260/362

Impact score

5.2

290/362

Midfielder rank

83rd

83/99

All rank

286th

286/362

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Midfielder rank

333rd

333/458

All rank

1241st

1,241/1,701

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Premier League

Overall

76th/99 MID

59.3

Passing

24th/99 MID

70.9

Fifty Fifty Duel

39th/86 MID

65.8

Shooting

N/A

Tackling

64th/91 MID

56.6

Ball Carrying

62nd/77 MID

55.7

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Premier League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Premier League

Appearances

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

News

Aug 28, 2026

Makes late appearance

Kovacic recorded no stats in Friday's 4-1 win versus Crystal Palace.

Analysis: Kovacic came onto the field with just a few minutes left in Friday's match, featuring for 15 minutes. He would only see a few touches, amounting to 27 passes completed. He has now appeared off the bench in both games to start the season, seemingly set to remain a rotational option.

Aug 3, 2026

Plays half vs. Inter Milan

Kovacic played the first half in Manchester City's preseason friendly against Inter Milan after returning from the World Cup with Croatia, the club announced.

Analysis: Kovacic contributed an assist across four appearances during the tournament. He is entering the final year of his City contract and wants clarity on his future soon, with transfer speculation surrounding a possible departure this summer given that even as a squad player he wouldn't get regular minutes at the club right now. Kovacic is expected to serve as a backup option in midfield if he remains at City for the coming season.