M. Kovačić
2027 · clause 65,5 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of M. Kovačić in Career Mode
M. Kovačić is a central midfielder at Manchester City (83 overall, CM) — notable at that. At 31 they won't grow anymore, but they're still a reliable performer and the price eases. What sets them apart is their short passing of 86.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you get the best out of M. Kovačić?
Their place is in central midfield as CM. They're the engine of midfield: circulate the ball, start moves and connect defence to attack. Surround them with legs that run for them. They can also play CDM. The game also rewards them with roles like Playmaker and Deep-Lying playmaker, which reinforce that profile. Technically, they cope well with their weaker foot (4★).
What do they do well?
What makes them reliable: short passing (86), ball control (85) and long passing (84). That top-tier short passing is their signature.
Do they have weaknesses?
No obvious holes for what their position asks: a profile without clear cracks.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Worth around 35,4 M€ with 177 K€ wages. At their age their value only drops: negotiate and don't tie a long contract. They're also out of contract soon (2027), so you can push in talks or grab them almost free at the end of the season.
What is M. Kovačić's best position?
Their best position is CM, though they can also play CDM.
How high can M. Kovačić's rating go?
They're already at their ceiling (83): at their age the rating won't rise.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 35,4 M€, with 177 K€ wages.
Are they reliable on the ball?
Their short passing is 86 — outstanding for their position.
Career Mode performance
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Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
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