Mateo Kovačić - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Defensive Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€35.00M

Height

181cm

Weight

74kg

Nationality

Croatia

Next League Match

Manchester City vs Liverpool (H)

23 February 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

54.4%

3+ Goals:

31.8%

Clean Sheet:

28.9%

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Mateo Kovačić Scout Report

Mateo Kovačić's 2024-2025 season at Manchester City might not scream headlines for goals and assists, but dive into the stats, and you uncover a midfielder of rare craft and intelligence. Kovačić is a master of ball retention, standing out with a staggering ability to keep possession under pressure. This feeds directly into his propensity for touches, suggesting Pep Guardiola entrusts him to set the tempo and control the game from deep. Although his interceptions are less remarkable, his ball recovery is commendable, highlighting an underrated knack for regaining possession. His style of play involves sitting predominantly in the midfield third, orchestrating play and transitioning fluidly into attack. Despite not being rooted in the attacking third, his goal efficiency rating is impressive; when he ventures forward, he does so with precision and threat. His goal-per-90 and progressive carrying numbers hint at a player who's not just a metronomic passer but also someone capable of decisive actions. In aerial duels, he defies the typical expectations for a midfielder, winning a healthy majority—an understated asset that affords his team an added layer of midfield solidity. In terms of weaknesses, chance creation and assists per 90 aren't his forte, suggesting he's better suited to breaking lines and generating forward thrust rather than the final pass. Nevertheless, Kovačić’s pass accuracy is exquisite, ensuring minimal disruption to City's demanding possession strategy. Overall, Mateo embodies a modern midfield orchestrator—a reliable linchpin in the heart of the squad whose stats reveal a player of considerable guile and efficiency.

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Mateo Kovačić Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Mateo Kovacic took 32 shots, scoring 4 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.38, averaging 0.04 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 4 goals from 31 shots. A 12.9% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.