# Mateo Kovačić — FIFA 2026 Player Profile

> Croatia's silky midfielder who can dribble through entire teams. Kovačić's press resistance and ball-carrying are world-class.

**Country:** Croatia 🇭🇷  
**Club:** Manchester City  
**Position:** Central Midfielder (Midfielder)  
**Squad number:** 8  
**Age:** 32  
**Height:** 176 cm   **Weight:** 78 kg  
**Preferred foot:** Right  
**Market value:** $25M  
**Overall rating:** 84/100  
**Canonical URL:** https://soccerportalx.com/tournament#spotlight

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## International Career

- **Caps:** 100
- **International goals:** 5
- **International assists:** 10

**World Cup history:** 2014-2022: 3 World Cups | 2018: Runner-up | 2022: 3rd place | 2026: Croatia's engine

## Attributes (FIFA-style ratings)

- **Pace:** 72
- **Shooting:** 66
- **Passing:** 84
- **Dribbling:** 90
- **Defending:** 72
- **Physical:** 72

## Major Achievements

- Champions League x4 (Real Madrid)
- Premier League x3
- 2018 WC Runner-up

## Career Highlights

- 100+ Croatia caps
- Won trophies at Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Man City
- Press-resistance king

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*Source: [SoccerPortalX](https://soccerportalx.com) — your FIFA 2026 World Cup destination.*