Mateo Kovačić

Croatia · Central midfielder · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2017-2023

Ball-carrying midfielder whose silky dribbling shakes off pressure

Nicknames Kova

78.0OVR#348 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed80.5
  • Shooting63.0
  • Passing79.1
  • Ball Control89.7
  • Movement72.4
  • Football IQ83.5
  • Defending Skill63.0
  • Physical75.9
  • Mental81.2
  • Career77.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Press Resistance95
  2. Possession94
  3. Dribbling92
  4. First Touch92
  5. Short Passing90
  6. Agility90
  7. Balance90
  8. Stamina88
  9. Dribbling Speed87
  10. Change of Pace86

All 64 attributes

Speed 80.5

  • Top Speed80
  • Acceleration85
  • Dribbling Speed87
  • Top Speed with Ball79
  • Knock-on & Run66
  • Change of Pace86

Shooting 63.0

  • Finishing70
  • Shot Power72
  • Long Shots75
  • Volleys65
  • Curve70
  • Penalties65
  • Heading55
  • Direct Free Kicks58
  • Shooting Creativity52
  • Acrobatics48

Passing 79.1

  • Short Passing90
  • Long Passing82
  • Through Balls82
  • Crossing70
  • Link-up Play85
  • Vision85
  • Set-Piece Delivery60

Ball Control 89.7

  • Dribbling92
  • Possession94
  • First Touch92
  • Skills & Tricks85
  • Weak Foot80
  • Press Resistance95

Movement 72.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement74
  • Runs in Behind66
  • Attacking Positioning70
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs74

Football IQ 83.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 63.0

  • Defensive Positioning70
  • Marking60
  • Interceptions70
  • Standing Tackle68
  • Sliding Tackle60
  • Offside Trap50

Physical 75.9

  • Strength72
  • Stamina88
  • Agility90
  • Balance90
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions85
  • Hold-up Play55
  • Aerial Duels52
  • Aggression65

Mental 81.2

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness85
  • Concentration84
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 77.6

  • Consistency85
  • Longevity85
  • Achievements76
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty62

Profile

Born
6 May 1994
Height
177 cm
Weight
78 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2011–now
Prime
2017-2023

Club career

  • 2011–2013 Dinamo Zagreb
  • 2013–2015 Inter Milan
  • 2015–2019 Real Madrid
  • 2018–2019 Chelsea (loan)
  • 2019–2023 Chelsea
  • 2023–now Manchester City

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 4

2016 Real Madrid · 2017 Real Madrid · 2018 Real Madrid · 2021 Chelsea

Europa League 1

2019 Chelsea

League title · Croatian First Football League Dinamo Zagreb 2

2011–12, 2012–13

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 1

2016–17

League title · Premier League Manchester City 1

2023–24

Club World Cup 4

2016, 2017, 2021, 2023

UEFA Super Cup 4

2016, 2017, 2021, 2023

FA Cup 1

2025–26

League Cup 1

2025–26

Community Shield 1

2024

Supercopa de España 1

2017

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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