Mateo Kovacic
Born: May 6, 1994 (age 30)
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Linz, Austria
Nationality: 
Croatian
CroatianPosition: Midfielder
Team: Manchester City (no. 20)
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2013-2015 | Inter Milan |
| 2015-2019 | Real Madrid | |
| → 2018-2019 | Chelsea (loan) | |
| 2019-2023 | Chelsea | |
| 2023- | Manchester City | |
| International | 2013- | Croatia |
Sports Mole has 1,718 articles about Mateo Kovacic. Articles 1 to 40:
Pep Guardiola keen to avoid what he 'hates with a passion' as Man City's international priority is made clear
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney speaks to Sports Mole about what Pep Guardiola 'hates with a passion' and what the club's main priority is during the international break.
Nov 13, 07:20
Brighton 2-1 Man City: Erling Haaland breaks Alan Shearer scoring record in Premier League defeat
Erling Haaland sets a new Premier League scoring record, previously held by Alan Shearer, after netting in Man City's 2-1 defeat against Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Saturday evening.
Nov 9, 20:07
Brighton 2-1 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Pep Guardiola's side lose a fourth game in a row
Brighton & Hove Albion come from behind to record a 2-1 victory over wounded English champions Manchester City in Saturday's Premier League contest at the Amex.
Nov 9, 19:32
Man City lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Nov 7, 13:48
Man City confirmed XI: Erling Haaland decision made as Jahmai Simpson-Pusey makes full debut vs. Sporting Lisbon
Man City confirm their starting lineup for tonight's Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon. Does Erling Haaland lead the line for Pep Guardiola's side?
Nov 5, 18:56
Are Arsenal 'getting worse' as Liverpool relish Premier League title battle with Man City?
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany speaks to Sports Mole about where both Arsenal and Liverpool stand in the title race and who has the edge in their battle with Pep Guardiola's defending champions.
Nov 5, 12:54
Why Pep Guardiola must be "adventurous", use three young guns to rectify Man City's aging midfield after Bournemouth beating
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany assess what went wrong for the Citizens in last weekend's 2-1 loss at Bournemouth, where the problems lie and how Pep Guardiola could rectify those issues going forward.
Nov 5, 12:00
Man City lineup vs. Sporting Lisbon: Predicted XI for Champions League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon.
Nov 3, 15:34
Bournemouth vs. Man City: Why 'fearless' Cherries should not 'abandon their principles' in Premier League clash
Bournemouth 'should not abandon their principles' in Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester City, Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole.
Oct 31, 18:05
Man City lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
Oct 31, 14:41
Preview: Bournemouth vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 31, 14:30
Man City lineup vs. Southampton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton.
Oct 24, 15:12
Preview: Manchester City vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 24, 15:00
Wolves 1-2 Man City: Analysing why "severe issues" must be addressed by Pep Guardiola after Molineux win
Pep Guardiola must address "severe issues" with Manchester City's midfield as he continues to "find a new identity" in the central area of his team, Citizens expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole.
Oct 21, 18:00
Man City lineup vs. Sparta Prague: Predicted XI for Champions League fixture
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Sparta Prague.
Oct 21, 08:00
Man City lineup vs. Wolves: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Oct 18, 11:42
Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 18, 11:33
Preview: Fulham vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 17, 21:15
Man City transfer news: Midfield target comments on speculation over January move
Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci responds to speculation linking him with a January transfer to Manchester City.
Oct 13, 12:38
Preview: Poland vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Poland and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 13, 11:19
Preview: Croatia vs. Scotland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Croatia and Scotland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 10, 14:07
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week: Bukayo Saka, Virgil Van Dijk, Mateo Kovacic
Sports Mole picks its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek seven, including Bukayo Saka, Virgil van Dijk and Mateo Kovacic.
Oct 6, 20:29
Man City 3-2 Fulham: Citizens extend English football record, equal club record in Etihad win
Manchester City set two new records, extending one and equalling another, after beating Fulham 3-2 in the Premier League on Saturday.
Oct 5, 18:07
Man City 3-2 Fulham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Kovacic nets brace
Manchester City survive a late scare after coming from behind to scrape past Fulham 3-2 in Sunday's Premier League encounter at the Etihad.
Oct 5, 16:56
Man City lineup vs. Fulham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Fulham.
Oct 3, 13:15
Preview: Manchester City vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Fulham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 3, 13:04
Samuele Ricci to Man City: Expert explains why £30m January transfer is "sensible" amid Rodri blow
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that he can envisage the Citizens signing a £30m midfielder in January if they decide to recruit a replacement for injured star Rodri.
Oct 2, 23:00
'Phil Foden is absolutely essential': Man City expert says Citizens are 'crying out for his spark'
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany talks to Sports Mole about the importance of Phil Foden and why his role in Pep Guardiola's side is "absolutely essential" if they are to fight on all fronts once again this season.
Oct 2, 17:10
Kevin De Bruyne injury: Pep Guardiola provides fresh update on Man City star
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides a fresh injury update on Kevin De Bruyne ahead of Tuesday's Champions League tie with Slovan Bratislava.
Sep 30, 19:09
Man City transfer news: Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella's asking price determined?
Manchester City reportedly learn how much it will take to sign Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella in 2025.
Sep 30, 09:45
Man City lineup vs. Slovan Bratislava: Predicted XI for Champions League encounter
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for their Champions League fixture away to Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday.
Sep 29, 17:32
Preview: Slovan Bratislava vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Slovan Bratislava and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 29, 17:21
Man City 'considering move' for £30m-rated midfielder after devastating Rodri blow
Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci allegedly emerges as a transfer target for Manchester City ahead of the January window.
Sep 27, 18:08
Rodri injury: Pep Guardiola confirms January transfer talks after confirming season-ending blow
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that star midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury and refuses to rule out signing a replacement in January.
Sep 27, 14:16
Rodri injury: Matheus Nunes says he is ready to deputise for Manchester City star
Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes says that he is capable of replacing Rodri in Pep Guardiola's engine room for the rest of the season.
Sep 27, 09:19
Man City lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Sep 26, 13:14
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 26, 13:04
Rodri injury 'could cost Man City Premier League title' this season - Ally McCoist
Ally McCoist tells Sports Mole that Rodri's long-term injury could cost Manchester City the Premier League title this season.
Sep 25, 20:19
Rodri injury: Five players Man City could look to sign in January to replace Spaniard
Sports Mole takes a look at five players who Man City could look to sign in the January transfer window to replace injured midfielder Rodri.
Sep 25, 13:30
Man City confirm Rodri injury blow with official statement
Manchester City confirm that Rodri has suffered knee ligament damage after seeing a specialist in Barcelona this week.
Sep 25, 10:38
