Mateo Kovacic
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May 6, 1994 (32)
Right
5'10"
172 lb
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Takes three shots in loss
Kovacic registered three shots (three on goal) in Thursday's 2-1 defeat against Portugal.
Analysis: Kovacic led Croatia in shots and hit the bar once, but could not find the back of the net as Croatia lost in a very controversial match. The Manchester City midfielder finished the World Cup with one assist, five shots and five tackles in four starts. That may have been his fourth and last World Cup as he will be 36 years-old in 2030.
Knocks in assist
Kovacic assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Ghana.
Analysis: Kovacic helped set the tone for Croatia, assisting Petar Sucic's opener and playing a key role in the 2-1 win over Ghana. After beginning the tournament on the bench against England, he worked his way into the starting lineup and logged 182 minutes in the group stage. His distribution was exceptional, completing 148 accurate passes for a 96 percent success rate, while also contributing defensively with four tackles won and four recoveries. His blend of control and work rate makes him an important figure for Croatia heading into the knockout rounds.
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