Marcelo Brozović 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 €9.0M). Marcelo Brozović 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
Brozović remains one of football's great metronomes—a midfielder who doesn't win the ball so much as simply own the space it travels through. Now operating in the Pro League, his numbers tell a story of sustained quality in a new environment.
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 | Marcelo Brozović | Mateo Kovacic | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.25 | Mateo |
| Assists / 90 | 0.20 | 0.08 | Marcelo |
| Shots / 90 | 0.51 | 1.72 | Mateo |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.78 | 1.25 | Marcelo |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 10.07 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.99 | — | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.95 | 1.02 | Mateo |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.83 | 2.57 | Marcelo |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.50 | 92.00 | Mateo |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Marcelo Brozović or Mateo Kovacic ?
Mateo Kovacic commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €9.0M). Marcelo Brozović 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?
Marcelo Brozović has a market value of €9.0M, while Mateo Kovacic is valued at €15.0M.