Mateo Kovačić

Defensive Midfielder - Manchester City
31 Dec 2027
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Events

106

  1. An off-day in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.

  2. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Moderate
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  3. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  4. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  5. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  6. Left out as Nico González was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Nico González was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  7. Personality clash with Rúben Dias

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  8. Personality clash with Jaden Heskey

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  9. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  10. An off-day in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.

  11. Left out as John Stones was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    John Stones was preferred — better coverage for a planned in-match scenario.
    Cause
    On the bench to cover a specific in-match scenario.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  12. Personality clash with Savinho

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  13. Personality clash with Abdukodir Khusanov

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  14. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  15. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Moderate
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  16. Left out as Nico González was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Nico González was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  17. Personality clash with Matheus Nunes

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  18. Personality clash with Juma Bah

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  19. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.

  20. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  21. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.

  22. Left out as Nico González was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Nico González was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  23. An off-day in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.

  24. Personality clash with Rayan Aït-Nouri

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  25. Personality clash with Nico González

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  26. Left out as Nico González was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Nico González was preferred — the club's selection philosophy.
    Cause
    His profile did not fit the chosen tactical balance.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  27. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Moderate
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  28. Left out as Nico González was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Nico González was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  29. Personality clash with Tomas Galvez

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  30. Personality clash with Esapa Osong

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  31. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  32. Left out as Nico González was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Nico González was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  33. An off-day in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.

  34. Stayed on the bench while Nico González took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Nico González was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  35. Personality clash with Luís Hemir

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  36. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Moderate
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  37. Left out as Nico González was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Nico González was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  38. Personality clash with Kauã Elias

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  39. Personality clash with Jack Grealish

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  40. An off-day in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.

  41. Personality clash with Rúben Dias

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  42. Personality clash with Jaden Heskey

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  43. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  44. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  45. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  46. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  47. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  48. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  49. Trusted for a major fixture

    Major
    Cause
    The manager trusted him with the start. in the continental knockout tie A fringe / young player getting the nod feels the trust more.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  50. Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  51. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  52. Manager broke a promise

    Moderate
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.

  53. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  54. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Moderate
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  55. Stayed on the bench while Nico González took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Nico González was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  56. Personality clash with Savinho

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  57. Personality clash with Abdukodir Khusanov

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  58. An off-day in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.

  59. Stayed on the bench while Nico González took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Nico González was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  60. Personality clash with Matheus Nunes

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  61. Personality clash with Juma Bah

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  62. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  63. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  64. Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  65. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  66. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Moderate
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  67. Stayed on the bench while Nico González took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Nico González was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  68. Personality clash with Rayan Aït-Nouri

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  69. Personality clash with Nico González

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  70. An off-day in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.

  71. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  72. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  73. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  74. Personality clash with Tomas Galvez

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  75. Personality clash with Esapa Osong

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  76. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $9.5M/y

  77. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $9.5M/y

  78. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. Manager trust is low.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  79. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Moderate
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  80. Personality clash with Luís Hemir

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  81. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    An honest tone landed because the player still trusts the manager.

  82. Left out as Nico González was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Nico González was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  83. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    An honest tone landed because the player still trusts the manager.

  84. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  85. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    An honest tone landed because the player still trusts the manager.

  86. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  87. Left out as Nico González was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Nico González was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  88. An off-day in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.

  89. Left out as Nico González was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Nico González was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  90. Personality clash with Kauã Elias

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  91. Personality clash with Jack Grealish

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  92. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Moderate
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  93. Left out as Nico González was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Nico González was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  94. Personality clash with Rúben Dias

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  95. Personality clash with Jaden Heskey

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  96. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  97. Left out as John Stones was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    John Stones was preferred — better coverage for a planned in-match scenario.
    Cause
    On the bench to cover a specific in-match scenario.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  98. An off-day in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.

  99. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  100. Personality clash with Abdukodir Khusanov

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  101. Personality clash with Savinho

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  102. Manager broke a promise

    Serious
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.

  103. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $9.0M/y

  104. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Player requested to leave
    Who
    Green John

  105. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $9.0M/y

  106. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $9.0M/y
    Who
    Green John