Mateo Kovačić
Croatia · #8 · Central midfielder
Croatia · #8 · Central midfielderMateo Kovačić is a technically superb central midfielder who plays for Manchester City in the Premier League. A former Real Madrid and Chelsea player, he brings elegance and intelligence in tight spaces, thriving in possession-based systems. For Croatia, he has long been the midfield partner who gives Modrić the freedom to dictate play.
Mateo Kovačić — 2026 World Cup profile
- NationCroatia · Group L
- PositionCentral midfielder
- Shirt number#8
- Age32 (born 6 May 1994)
- ClubManchester City
- Club leaguePremier League · England
- NationalityCroatia
- BirthplaceLinz, Austria
- Born abroadYes — represents Croatia
- International caps111 (pre-tournament)
- Height177 cm
Squad/player data only — no scores, results or per-tournament stats. International caps are a pre-tournament career total.