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Mateo Kovacic
Born: May 6, 1994
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Linz, Austria
Nationality: 
Croatian
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CroatianPosition: Midfielder
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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 2,044 articles about Mateo Kovacic. Articles 1 to 40:
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Manchester City lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as John Stones nears return
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for their big Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest on Saturday.01:43
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Preview:Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.22:13
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Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Nottingham Forest battle: Doku, Bobb, Stones, Rodri, Kovacic updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest on Saturday.Dec 24, 18:53
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Team News: Man City vs. West Ham injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Manchester City and West Ham United.Dec 19, 15:00
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Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for West Ham clash: Doku, Bobb, Stones, Rodri, Kovacic latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with West Ham United on Saturday.Dec 18, 08:05
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Man City vs. Brentford: Pep Guardiola told not to start key £50m player as EFL Cup prediction is made
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola should rest a key £50m player in Wednesday’s EFL Cup quarter-final against Brentford at the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Dec 16, 09:30
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Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Brentford: Jeremy Doku, John Stones, Rodri latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup quarter-final against Brentford.Dec 15, 10:15
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Team News: Crystal Palace vs. Man City injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Manchester City.Dec 13, 14:00
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Man City injury news: John Stones, Rodri update from Kolo Toure as Pep Guardiola absence explained
Manchester City assistant coach Kolo Toure provides the latest update on the fitness of the first-team squad ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Dec 12, 13:50
Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Crystal Palace clash: Stones, Rodri, Kovacic latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday.Dec 11, 08:20
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Manchester City injury, suspension list and return dates for Real Madrid: Rodri, Mateo Kovacic latest before Champions League
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.Dec 7, 20:45
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Team News: Man City vs. Sunderland injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Manchester City and Sunderland.Dec 5, 15:00
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Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Sunderland clash: Mateo Kovacic, Rodri latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League meeting with Sunderland.Dec 3, 15:30
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“No-brainer”: Man City urged to complete “crucial” transfer of £100m-rated star
Elliot Anderson to Manchester City is an “absolute no-brainer” and Pep Guardiola’s side “should be pursuing” the in-demand Nottingham Forest star, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Dec 2, 14:40
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Manchester City expiring contracts: Who is free to leave in 2026 and 2027?
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's expiring contracts for next summer and in 2027.Dec 2, 07:00
Man City injury, suspension list and return dates for Fulham clash: Rodri, Kovacic updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Premier League clash against Fulham.Nov 30, 15:35
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Team News: Fulham vs. Manchester City injury, suspension list, predicted XIs before Premier League clash
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Manchester City.Nov 30, 06:33
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Preview:Fulham vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 30, 06:16
Team News: Man City vs. Leeds injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Manchester City and Leeds United.Nov 28, 15:00
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Man City injury news: Fresh Rodri update from Pep Guardiola before Leeds clash
Pep Guardiola delivers the latest update on the fitness of Manchester City midfielder Rodri before Saturday’s Premier League clash against Leeds United.Nov 28, 13:43
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Preview:Manchester City vs Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 27, 14:00
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Chelsea vs. Arsenal referee: Past controversies, record in charge of both teams ahead of London derby
Sports Mole takes a look at the records of the referee and VAR confirmed for Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in the London derby.Nov 26, 22:21
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Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Leeds United clash: Rodri, Mateo Kovacic latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash against Leeds United.Nov 26, 09:53
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Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Bayer Leverkusen clash: Rodri, Mateo Kovacic latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen.Nov 23, 16:50
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Team News: Man City vs. Bayer Leverkusen injury, suspension lists, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Bayer Leverkusen.Nov 23, 10:52
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Newcastle vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola’s side out to break new club record in Premier League clash
Manchester City will be looking to set a new club record in the Premier League when they travel to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United on Saturday evening.Nov 21, 18:00
Team News: Newcastle vs. Man City injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Manchester City.Nov 21, 17:30
Man City injury news: Rodri, Kovacic latest update delivered by Guardiola before Newcastle trip
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of Rodri and Mateo Kovacic ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James’ Park.Nov 21, 11:52
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.Nov 20, 12:35
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Arsenal vs. Tottenham referee: Past controversies, record in charge of both teams ahead of North London derby
Sports Mole takes a look at the records of the referee and VAR confirmed for Sunday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in the North London derby.Nov 19, 13:09
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Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Newcastle clash: Rodri, Mateo Kovacic latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Newcastle United.Nov 19, 10:52
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Preview:Montenegro vs Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Montenegro and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 15, 12:53
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Preview:Croatia vs Faroe Islands - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Croatia and Faroe Islands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 12, 22:41
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Manchester City injury news: Pep Guardiola 'discovers' when midfielder will return from 'significant' injury
Manchester City reportedly learn when they will be able to call upon an injured midfielder, who is set to miss a significant period of the season.Nov 11, 23:51
Man City injury news: Latest Rodri injury update delivered by Pep Guardiola before Liverpool showdown
Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of Manchester City midfielder Rodri ahead of Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.Nov 7, 15:10
Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Liverpool clash: Rodri, Kovacic latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday.Nov 6, 08:00
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Mateo Kovacic injury setback “a real shame” - but two Man City stars stand to benefit under Pep Guardiola
Mateo Kovacic’s latest injury setback is a “real shame” for the Manchester City midfielder, but Pep Guardiola’s side are in a “reasonably decent position” to cope without him, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Nov 4, 08:50
Team News: Man City vs. Borussia Dortmund injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund.Nov 3, 09:57
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Preview:Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 3, 09:11
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Man City injury, suspension list and return dates for Borussia Dortmund: Bernardo Silva risk, Mateo Kovacic blow
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.Nov 3, 08:10
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