Mateo Kovacic

Mateo Kovacic is a Croatian midfielder currently with Manchester City, where his game is defined by tempo control, ball carrying, and the ability to connect both penalty areas. Kovacic has won Champions League titles with Real Madrid and Chelsea before joining Manchester City's trophy machine. For Croatia, he has become part of a tournament-wise squad that rarely gives opponents a comfortable night and is asked to give the national team control between the boxes when tournament margins tighten. At World Cup 2026, the key question is whether Mateo Kovacic can carry his club rhythm into the international stage, handle the physical tempo of the group, and deliver one or two decisive moments that change the shape of Croatia's campaign.