Mateo Kovačić stands out as a central figure in Manchester City's midfield due to his exceptional ball retention. This skill allows him to dominate game control and dictate the tempo of the match, which is proven by his superior touches percentile ranking. When facing defensive responsibilities, his one-on-one defending skills are among the best in the league. Kovačić adds a dynamic aspect to his playing style through his solid performances in progressive carrying and passing, this skill helps him provide a significant contribution in transitioning from defence to attack. However, his efficacy in goal threat and efficiency could be improved to enhance his overall impact in the match. His chance creation percentile is decent, and together with a high passing accuracy, it evidences that Kovačić mainly forms the backbone of City's set-up, often involved in build-up rather than finishing. His substantial percentile on duel win denotes his capability to survive intense midfield battles. Still, he needs to give more emphasis on his abilities in the penalty area defending to strengthen his overall defensive contribution. His moderate performance in shooting related statistics also suggests Kovačić's propensity to play more in a depth role rather than a direct attacking one.
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Mateo Kovačić Shot Summary
In the 2024-2025 season, Mateo Kovacic took 2 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.13, averaging 0.07 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 2 shots. A 50.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
