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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 2,014 articles about Mateo Kovacic. Articles 1 to 40:
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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.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
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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
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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
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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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Manchester City injury news: Pep Guardiola confirms midfielder "out for a while" with "ankle" issue in title race blow
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides an update on the latest injury to a midfielder, with the star set to be absent for a considerable period.Nov 3, 00:10
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Man City injury news: Erling Haaland, Rodri updates confirmed by Pep Guardiola before Bournemouth clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of Erling Haaland and Rodri ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth.Oct 31, 14:40
Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Bournemouth clash: Rodri, Haaland, Kovacic latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Sunday.Oct 30, 08:00
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Man City injury news: Latest Haaland, Rodri, Khusanov, Ait-Nouri update from Guardiola before Swansea EFL Cup tie
Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of his Manchester City squad ahead of Wednesday night’s EFL Cup fourth-round clash with Swansea City.Oct 28, 13:59
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Manchester United transfer news: Premier League rivals 'join race' for Red Devils target
Sporting Lisbon hope to keep Morten Hjulmand despite two Premier League clubs reportedly entering the race alongside Manchester United to sign the midfielder in January.Oct 25, 23:50
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Mateo Kovacic: Man City ‘open to offers’ for midfielder ‘targeted’ by two Premier League clubs
Manchester City are reportedly ready to entertain offers for midfielder Mateo Kovacic amid interest from a number of European clubs.Oct 24, 14:20
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Man City injury news: Latest Nico Gonzalez, Rodri, Abdukodir Khusanov update from Pep Guardiola before Aston Villa trip
Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of his Manchester City squad ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa at Villa Park.Oct 24, 14:00
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Man City transfer news: AC Milan ‘could play Luka Modric card’ to sign “special” midfielder
AC Milan set their sights on signing a former Inter Milan player from Manchester City, according to a report.Oct 21, 13:26
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Villarreal vs. Man City: Champions League tie ‘will not be a stroll’ for Pep Guardiola’s side - but there is reason to be confident
Manchester City should be confident of success in Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Villarreal, but it is “not going to be a stroll” for Pep Guardiola’s side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Oct 20, 20:20
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Manchester City injury, suspension list and return dates for Villarreal Champions League clash: Rodri hamstring latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Villarreal.Oct 19, 18:40
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Man City vs. Everton confirmed lineups: Marmoush, Ait-Nouri, Dewsbury-Hall, Alcaraz decisions made for Premier League clash
Manchester City and Everton confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.Oct 18, 13:47
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Man City injury news: Rodri, Kovacic, Marmoush, Ait-Nouri update from Guardiola before Everton clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of his squad ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Everton at the Etihad Stadium.Oct 17, 13:15
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Man City lineup vs. Everton: 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 Everton.Oct 16, 14:35
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Preview:Manchester City vs Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Everton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 16, 14:30
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Arsenal one of two Premier League clubs on 'red alert' over move for PSG midfielder
Arsenal and Manchester City are reportedly showing interest in Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery, who is facing an uncertain future.Oct 4, 15:49
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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.Oct 4, 07:00
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Man City injury news: Rodri availability confirmed, fresh Rayan Cherki update from Pep Guardiola before Monaco Champions League clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides the latest injury update on Rodri and Rayan Cherki ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Monaco.Sep 30, 19:02
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Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola handed major boost as two players return to training before Monaco trip
Manchester City supporters receive a positive update on the fitness of two first-team stars ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Monaco.Sep 30, 12:05
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Man City news: Pep Guardiola suffers setback as PSG outline '£105m' Joao Neves transfer stance
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly outline their stance over a potential £105m sale for Manchester City-linked midfielder Joao Neves.Sep 30, 00:46
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Manchester City transfer news: Pep Guardiola’s ‘dream' signing facing mammoth resistance
Manchester City's pursuit of a top transfer target hits a snag, casting doubt on a potential move for a player liked by Pep Guardiola.Sep 27, 15:58
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Team News: Man City vs. Burnley 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 Burnley.Sep 26, 15:00
Man City injury latest: Haaland, Kovacic, Cherki, Ait-Nouri, Marmoush update from Guardiola before Burnley clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Burnley.Sep 26, 13:05
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Man City injury news: Positive Rayan Cherki update with potential early return date ‘revealed’
Manchester City receive a major boost regarding the fitness of summer signing Rayan Cherki, according to a report.Sep 25, 16:28
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Man City lineup vs. Burnley: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Haaland decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Burnley.Sep 25, 14:05
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Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Burnley clash: Haaland, Khusanov, Ait-Nouri, Marmoush, Cherki, Kovacic latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Burnley on Saturday.Sep 25, 07:40
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Team News: Huddersfield Town vs Manchester City injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both Huddersfield Town and Manchester City ahead of their EFL Cup clash on Wednesday.Sep 22, 13:09
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Manchester City lineup vs. Huddersfield Town: Predicted XI for EFL Cup clash as Pep Guardiola expected to shuffle the pack
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup third-round clash with Huddersfield Town.Sep 22, 12:10
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Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Arsenal battle: John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, Rayan Ait-Nouri updates
Sports Mole rounds up all of the Manchester City injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.Sep 19, 16:20
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