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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder / Attacking Midfielder
Mateo Kovačić
Manchester CityShirt number 8
England Premier League
Croatia
- CM
- CDM
- CAM
- Age
- 31
- Value
- €25M
- Wage / week
- €140K
- Contract
- 2027
- Height
- 177 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC66 Pace
- SHO74 Shooting
- PAS80 Passing
- DRI81 Dribbling
- DEF73 Defending
- PHY71 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Attacking Midfielder (82, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CAM, RAM, LM.
- At peak: potential 82 matches the current overall at 31.
- Standout card stat: Dribbling 81; weakest: Pace 66.
- Contract with Manchester City runs to 2027; value €25M; wage €140K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 31
- Born
- 6 May 1994
- Height
- 177 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 4 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 3 of 5
- Value
- €25M
- Contract
- 2027
- Joined
- 27 Jun 2023
- National side
- Croatia · #8
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 69
- Crossing73
- Finishing68
- Heading Accuracy42
- Short Passing85
- Volleys76
Skillgroup average 79
- Dribbling83
- Curve78
- FK Accuracy70
- Long Passing82
- Ball Control84
Movementgroup average 72
- Acceleration68
- Sprint Speed64
- Agility69
- Reactions83
- Balance75
Powergroup average 74
- Shot Power81
- Jumping61
- Stamina75
- Strength68
- Long Shots85
Mentalitygroup average 75
- Aggression77
- Interceptions76
- Positioning75
- Vision81
- Penalties59
- Composure82
Defendinggroup average 76
- Defensive Awareness75
- Standing Tackle76
- Sliding Tackle78
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 7
- GK Diving9
- GK Handling5
- GK Kicking6
- GK Positioning7
- GK Reflexes7
On the pitch
Best positions
- Attacking Midfielder, 82 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Defensive Midfielder, 82 (+3 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 82 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 82 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 82 (+1 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 82 (+3 reputation)
- Right Attacking Midfielder, 82 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 82 (+1 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 82 (+3 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Incisive Pass
- Press Proven
Roles
- Playmaker+
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €25M
- Wage
- €140Kper week
- Asking price
- €29M – €33M
- Contract until
- 2027
Value and wage are computed from the game data with the game's own formula; the asking price is the range a Career Mode club typically opens at. Estimates, not EA's published figures.
Across squad updates
Rating history
OVR and POT in every EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file this player appears in.
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Ratings are from the EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file, build 26 Jul 2026 squad. They describe the game's player, not the real person's performance. Career Manager is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA.