Crest of Croatia
MidfielderSeason 2026

Mateo Kovačić

CroatiaWorld CupData current as of 06 September 2026
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NationalityCroatia
PositionMidfielder
Age32 years
Height177 cm
Weight78 kg
Shirt number8

Mateo Kovačić: season at a glance

Mateo Kovačić represents Croatia in World Cup during the 2026 season. Across 4 appearances, the player has completed 272 minutes, scored 0 goals and recorded 1 assist.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 5, Shots on target: 4, Shot accuracy: 80.0%, Expected goals (xG): 0.67 and Non-penalty xG: 0.67.

The available playing time and performance record adds Starts: 3, Average rating: 6.91 and Goal involvements: 0.33 per 90.

The profile also links 11 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 4 seasons.

Season overview

4Appearances
272Minutes
0Goals
1Assists
6.91Average rating
1Goal involvements0.33 per 90

Playing time and performance

4Appearances
3Starts
272Minutes
0.00Goals per 90
0.33Assists per 90
6.91Average rating

Player strengths

See where this player stands out against others in the same position this season.

Average rating44 / 100

Around average

Key passes / per 9034 / 100

Around average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9090 / 100

Above average

Passes / per 9087 / 100

Above average

Pass completion99 / 100

Above average

Dribbles / per 9030 / 100

Below average

Tackles / per 9062 / 100

Around average

Interceptions / per 9052 / 100

Around average

Goals minus xG
-0.67
Assists minus xA
-0.04
xG per shot
0.13
Starting rate
75%
Minutes per appearance
68
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Attacking

0Goals
5Shots1.65 per 90
4Shots on target1.32 per 90
80.0%Shot accuracy
0.0%Shot conversion
0.67Expected goals (xG)0.22 per 90
0.67Non-penalty xG0.22 per 90

Chance creation

1Assists0.33 per 90
1.04Expected assists (xA)0.34 per 90
1Key passes0.33 per 90

Passing and possession

205Passes67.83 per 90
197Completed passes65.18 per 90
96.1%Pass completion
1Dribbles0.33 per 90
1Successful dribbles100.0%

Defending

5Tackles1.65 per 90
2Interceptions0.66 per 90
1Blocks0.33 per 90
9Duels won47.0%

Discipline

0Yellow cards
0Red cards
3Fouls drawn
3Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Manchester City - Coventry City05 Sept 20261 : 0Substitute00-
Crystal Palace - Manchester City28 Aug 20261 : 4Substitute00-
Manchester City - AFC Bournemouth23 Aug 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Portugal - Croatia02 Jul 20262 : 1Starter00-
Manchester City - Aston Villa24 May 20261 : 2Substitute00-
AFC Bournemouth - Manchester City19 May 20261 : 1Starter00-
Manchester City - Brentford09 May 20263 : 0Substitute00-
Everton - Manchester City04 May 20263 : 3Substitute01-
Burnley - Manchester City22 Apr 20260 : 1Substitute00-
Chelsea - Manchester City12 Apr 20260 : 3Substitute00-
West Ham United - Manchester City14 Mar 20261 : 1Substitute00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026World Cup427201
2025/2026Premier League612601
2022FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar763900
2018FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia512301

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Mateo Kovačić play for?

Mateo Kovačić is listed with Croatia in World Cup for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Mateo Kovačić have?

Mateo Kovačić has 0 goals and 1 assist in 4 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Mateo Kovačić played?

The 2026 record contains 272 minutes across 4 appearances.

What statistics are available for Mateo Kovačić?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.