Mateo Kovacic
Austria
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Mateo Kovacic 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Mateo Kovacic has appeared in 6 Premier League matches this season, totalling 126 minutes at an average rating of 5.65. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 6 | 126 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5.65 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.86 |
| Total | 8 | 209 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5.95 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.71 | 98 |
| Shots | 2 | 1.40 | 58 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 11 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.71 | 83 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.71 | 85 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.70 | 100 |
| Key passes | 4 | 2.90 | 97 |
| Chances created | 4 | 2.86 | 99 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.71 | 97 |
Mateo Kovacic has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 63 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 58th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Mateo Kovacic has 1 assist and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 32 minutes. Mateo Kovacic has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 100th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 148 | 105.70 | 100 |
| Accurate passes | 135 | 96.40 | 100 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 2.14 | 74 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.71 | 100 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Backward passes | 14 | 10.00 | 78 |
| Passes (final third) | 26 | 18.57 | 100 |
Mateo Kovacic has completed 135 of 148 passes at 91% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 100th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 1.43 | 91 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 2.14 | 75 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 93 |
| Duels won | 6 | 4.29 | 30 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Touches | 178 | 127.10 | 100 |
| Possession lost | 21 | 15.00 | 83 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 1.43 | 61 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 3.57 | 99 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.71 | 17 |
Mateo Kovacic completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 6 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (1st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 1.43 | 23 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.71 | 21 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 1.43 | 87 |
| Clearances | 4 | 2.86 | 95 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 10 | 7.14 | 99 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Mateo Kovacic makes 2 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 63 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 23rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 5 |
| Foul involvements | 2 | 1.43 | 7 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Mateo Kovacic has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left central midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Mateo Kovacic previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Community Shield | 1 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 4 | 272 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6.91 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.86 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 1 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7.39 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 31 | 2,204 | 6 | 2 | 33 | 69 | 7.08 |
 UEFA Nations League | 6 | 476 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 7.25 |
 Champions League | 6 | 307 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.75 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 188 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7.15 |
| Community Shield | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.75 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 4 | 233 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7.19 |
 Euro Qualification | 4 | 336 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 7.40 |
| European Championship | 3 | 225 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 30 | 1,581 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 36 | 6.78 |
| Champions League | 6 | 434 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7.05 |
| FA Cup | 5 | 391 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 7.31 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.04 |
| Community Shield | 1 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 27 | 1,714 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 36 | 6.76 |
| Champions League | 8 | 627 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 7.05 |
| UEFA Nations League | 8 | 651 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 7.01 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 25 | 1,556 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 51 | 7.20 |
| Champions League | 6 | 426 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7.24 |
| FA Cup | 5 | 289 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.84 |
| Carabao Cup | 5 | 365 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 7.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Championship | 4 | 341 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 7 | 498 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 7.28 |
About Mateo Kovacic
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Mateo Kovacic has scored 1 assist across 6 appearances (1 starts), totalling 126 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.7 assists per 90 minutes. Mateo Kovacic has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.16 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mateo Kovacic has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Mateo Kovacic has contributed 4 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mateo Kovacic has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 2 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 135 from 148 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Mateo Kovacic has won 6 of 12 total duels.
Discipline
Mateo Kovacic has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 2.
About Mateo Kovacic
Mateo Kovacic is a 32-year-old midfielder playing for Manchester City in the Premier League, representing Austria. Mateo Kovacic is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 6 May 1994.
Most recent appearance
Mateo Kovacic's most recent match was away at Crystal Palace on September 5th. Manchester City won 1-4. Mateo Kovacic played 15 minutes with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- September 5th1-4 winatCrystal Palace(15 mins, rating 6.37)
- April 21st2-1 winvsAFC Bournemouth(27 mins, rating 6.59)
- April 2nd3-0 lossatArsenal(79 mins, rating 7.14)
- January 27th2-1 lossatPortugal(90 mins, rating 7.08)
- February 26th2-1 winvsGhana(78 mins, 1 assist, rating 7)
Next fixture
Mateo Kovacic and Manchester City are next in action on January 4th against Coventry City in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Manchester City vs Coventry City match preview.
Teammates at Manchester City
Mateo Kovacic currently plays alongside Rico Lewis, Matheus Nunes, Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo, Marcus Bettinelli, Gerónimo Rulli, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernández, Phil Foden, Jérémy Doku, Marc Guéhi, Mateo Kovacic, Abdukodir Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Vitor Reis, Josko Gvardiol, Ryan McAidoo, Erling Haaland, Nico O'Reilly, Josh Wilson-Esbrand, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Allan and Iliman Ndiaye at Manchester City.