Luka Modrić vs Mateo Kovacic
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Mateo Kovacic commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €4.0M). Luka Modrić leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Mateo Kovacic is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.3 final-third passes/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), switches play with precision (6.8 long balls/90, 78% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (76 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (90 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Luka Modrić | Mateo Kovacic | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.25 | Mateo |
| Assists / 90 | 0.15 | 0.08 | Luka |
| Shots / 90 | 0.74 | 1.72 | Mateo |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.48 | 1.25 | Luka |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 11.04 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.99 | — | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.63 | 1.02 | Luka |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.91 | 2.57 | Luka |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.80 | 92.00 | Mateo |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Luka Modrić or Mateo Kovacic ?
Mateo Kovacic commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €4.0M). Luka Modrić leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Mateo Kovacic is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
How is this comparison calculated?
Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →
What are their market values?
Luka Modrić has a market value of €4.0M, while Mateo Kovacic is valued at €15.0M.