Mateo Kovacic

Born: May 6, 1994

Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)

Hometown: Linz, Austria
Nationality: Croatia Croatian

Position: Midfielder
Mateo Kovacic
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Career History
Senior2013-2015Inter Milan
2015-2019Real Madrid
→ 2018-2019Chelsea (loan)
2019-2023Chelsea
2023-Manchester City
International2013-Croatia
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 12, 2025
Man City transfer news: Attacker ‘very unlikely to leave’ despite Pep Guardiola’s wish for a smaller squad
Pep Guardiola is planning to trim his Manchester City squad this summer, but one of his attackers is reportedly set to stay at the Etihad Stadium.
16:28
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Morgan Gibbs-White latest: How Man City could benefit from Tottenham ‘doing the dirty work’ amid Nottingham Forest’s legal complaint
There is a “small possibility” that Manchester City beat Tottenham Hotspur to the signing of Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 14, 19:16
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Eleven Man City players are candidates to leave this summer as Pep Guardiola, Hugo Viana deal with “very complicated mess”
Man City are dealing with in a “very complicated mess” when it comes to trimming Pep Guardiola’s squad and complying with homegrown quota rules, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 9, 10:42
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Man City transfer news: Three midfielders tipped to leave amid “opportunistic” Nico Gonzalez exit rumours
Man City would be “stupid” to let Nico Gonzalez leave the club just six months after signing him for £50m, as three other midfielders could soon be heading for the exit door, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 7, 19:16
Manchester City's Rodri on July 1, 2025
Man City injury news: Concerning Rodri setback confirmed by Pep Guardiola after Club World Cup exit
Pep Guardiola delivers a concerning update on the fitness of star midfielder Rodri following Manchester City’s elimination from the FIFA Club World Cup.
Jul 1, 13:42
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva celebrates on May 20, 2025
Manchester City expiring contracts: Who is free to leave in 2026 and 2027?
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's expiring contracts for next summer and in 2027.
Jul 1, 07:00
Manchester City's Claudio Echeverri on June 22, 2025
Man City injury, suspension list and return dates for Al-Hilal clash: Claudio Echeverri, Rico Lewis latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Monday's Club World Cup last-16 clash with Al-Hilal.
Jun 28, 09:26
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on June 23, 2025
Preview: Juventus vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's FIFA Club World Cup Group G clash between Juventus and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 24, 20:00
Claudio Echeverri of Manchester City celebrates scoring on June 23, 2025
Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Juventus Club World Cup clash: Echeverri, Kovacic latest
Sports Mole take a look at Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday’s FIFA Club World Cup Group G clash with Juventus.
Jun 23, 17:51
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Ilkay Gundogan: Man City "will be looking to move on” Galatasaray-linked midfielder as “obvious” transfer claim is made
Ilkay Gundogan is the “obvious” midfielder for Man City to move on this summer as Pep Guardiola seeks to trim his squad, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 23, 17:40
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan on June 18, 2025
Ilkay Gundogan: Pep Guardiola delivers transfer update on Man City midfielder amid Galatasaray ‘agreement’
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides an update on the future of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan amid reported interest from Galatasaray.
Jun 22, 16:58
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan on January 11, 2025
Man City 'make key decision' on Ilkay Gundogan future amid Galatasaray transfer links
Manchester City reportedly make a key decision over Ilkay Gundogan's future amid transfer links with Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray.
Jun 21, 09:24
Manchester City's Rico Lewis on April 27, 2025
Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Al-Ain Club World Cup clash: Lewis, Kovacic latest
Sports Mole up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of Monday’s FIFA Club World Cup Group G clash with Al-Ain.
Jun 19, 09:14
Manchester City's John Stones celebrates on October 20, 2024
Man City injury, suspension list ahead of Club World Cup opener vs. Wydad AC: John Stones, Mateo Kovacic
Sports Mole brings you the latest injury and suspension news for Manchester City ahead of their Club World Cup opener against Wydad AC.
Jun 15, 10:27
Manchester City's Jack Grealish pictured on August 24, 2024
Man City confirm 27-man Club World Cup squad: Jack Grealish decision made as four new signings are included
Manchester City name a 27-man squad for this summer's FIFA Club World Cup in the United States which includes four new signings and five notable omissions.
Jun 11, 17:37
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Tijjani Reijnders to Man City transfer given seal of approval as Pep Guardiola’s £46.5m arrival “walks straight into the team”
Manchester City’s latest signing Tijjani Reijnders is a “complete midfielder” and “walks straight into the team” under Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 11, 12:31
Netherlands' Tijjani Reijnders on November 13, 2024
Tijjani Reijnders prediction made by Hugo Viana as Man City confirm £46.5m signing from AC Milan
Manchester City announce the signing of midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan.
Jun 11, 09:24
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Man City sign Rayan Ait-Nouri: How “one of the best” Premier League full-backs will help transform Pep Guardiola’s team
Man City’s new signing Rayan Ait-Nouri is “one of the best” full-backs in the Premier League who will “help City an awful lot” from a tactical perspective, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 9, 19:03
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How Man City could line up with Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki at Club World Cup as triple transfer edges closes
Sports Mole takes a look at how Man City could line up with Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki in Pep Guardiola’s side.
Jun 6, 14:59
Croatia's Mateo Kovacic reacts on November 18, 2024
Preview: Gibraltar vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Gibraltar and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 4, 16:03
Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic on November 5, 2024
Mateo Kovacic injury: Potential return date, Man City midfield replacements after statement confirms Club World Cup blow
Manchester City announce that midfielder Mateo Kovacic has undergone surgery on an Achilles injury.
Jun 2, 11:04
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush celebrates on February 15, 2025
Man City's Omar Marmoush makes history with Premier League Goal of the Season award
Omar Marmoush makes history as his phenomenal strike for Man City against Bournemouth earlier this month has been voted the 2024-25 Premier League Goal of the Season.
May 31, 10:53
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Tijjani Reijnders to Man City: "Magically gifted footballer" could "easily be shaped" into an "Ilkay Gundogan-esque player"
Man City-linked Tijjani Reijnders could "easily be shaped" into an "Ilkay Gundogan-esque player" under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 28, 20:57
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 6, 2025
Man City 2024-25 season review: Star player, best moment, standout result from "horrific" campaign that highlights rebuild requirements
Sports Mole provides an in-depth review of Manchester City's 2024-25 campaign, including the team's star player, best moment and standout result.
May 26, 10:00
Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic pictured on August 24, 2024
Team News: Fulham vs. Manchester City injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Manchester City.
May 24, 15:00
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on April 6, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Fulham: Predicted XI for Kevin De Bruyne's final Premier League game for the Citizens
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Fulham.
May 23, 16:35
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on May 20, 2025
Preview: Fulham vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 23, 16:25
Manchester City's Rodri on May 20, 2025
Fulham vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola confirms if Rodri will start in Premier League final-day clash
Pep Guardiola confirms whether star midfielder Rodri will be handed a start in Manchester City's final Premier League game of the season away against Fulham on Sunday.
May 23, 13:06
Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic on November 5, 2024
Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Fulham clash: Kovacic, Stones, Ake latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of their final Premier League game of the season against Fulham on Sunday.
May 22, 07:55
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates with teammates on May 20, 2025
Kevin De Bruyne: Statue confirmed for Man City legend who gives emotional speech after final Etihad match
Kevin De Bruyne gives an emotional speech after his final Etihad Stadium appearance as Man City confirm that the legendary playmaker will be honoured with a statue.
May 20, 22:26
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on May 20, 2025
Man City 3-1 Bournemouth: Highlights, man of the match, stats as King Kevin De Bruyne wins in Etihad swansong
Kevin De Bruyne makes his final appearance for Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium as Pep Guardiola's Champions League chasers secure an important 3-1 win against Bournemouth in the Premier League.
May 20, 21:07
Manchester City's Rodri on November 23, 2024
Man City vs. Bournemouth confirmed lineups: Rodri, Kovacic, Ake decisions made for De Bruyne's Etihad swansong
Manchester City and Bournemouth confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
May 20, 17:48
Manchester City's Manuel Akanji and Phil Foden during the warm-up on January 13, 2023
Team News: Manchester City vs. Bournemouth injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Bournemouth.
May 19, 19:00
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Kevin De Bruyne's final Citizens home game
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
May 18, 09:45
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on May 17, 2025
Preview: Manchester City vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 18, 09:35
Manchester City's Rodri on November 23, 2024
Man City injury, suspension list and return dates for Bournemouth: Mateo Kovacic, Rodri, John Stones, Nathan Ake updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
May 18, 06:00
Crystal Palace celebrate winning the FA Cup on May 17, 2025
Crystal Palace 1-0 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Henderson, Eze inspire Eagles to first-ever FA Cup triumph
Crystal Palace win the first major domestic trophy in their history after beating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
May 17, 17:54
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on April 6, 2025
Crystal Palace vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Kovacic blow, De Bruyne, Wharton decisions made for FA Cup final
Crystal Palace and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
May 17, 14:32
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates on March 30, 2025
Crystal Palace vs. Man City: Best stats ahead of 2025 FA Cup final
Sports Mole takes a look at the best stats relating to Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
May 16, 16:07
Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly pictured on March 1, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for FA Cup final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace.
May 15, 14:46