Mateo Kovačić's net worth, house, cars, contract, dating, salary, age, stats

Mateo Kovačić's net worth, house, cars, contract, dating, salary, age, stats

Ciku Njuguna
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:04 PM

Mateo is undoubtedly one of the most skilled central midfielders in the Premier League. Known for his quick combinations, the 2020 Chelsea Player of the Year has distinguished himself as one of the most prolific football players. So dig in and let us learn more about Mateo Kovačić's net worth, salary, sponsorships, stats, awards, teams and family.

What team does Kovacic play for?
Mateo, Croatian midfielder poses during the official UEFA Euro 2020 media access day in Rovinj, Croatia. Photo by Mattia Ozbot - UEFA/UEFA.
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With about two decades of playing professional football, Mateo's illustrious career has propelled him to become one of the highest-paid footballers from Croatia. This article gives a detailed summary of his financial success and all the latest news about Mateo Kovačić's injury. Explore with us.

Profile summary

Full name

Mateo Kovačić

Nickname

The Professor (Il Professore), Kova

Gender

Male

Date of birth

6th May 1994

Mateo Kovačić's age

28 as of June 2022

Zodiac sign

Taurus

Place of birth

Linz, Austria

Current residence(s)

Zagreb, Croatia and London, UK

Nationality

Croatian

Ethnicity

European

Mateo Kovačić's height in feet and inches

5'7"

Height in centimetres

176

Weight in pounds

176.3

Weight in kilograms

80

Hair colour

Dark brown

Eye colour

Brown

Education

Linzer Athletik Sport Klub (LASK Linz)

Profession

Professional soccer player

Current market value

$43.8 million

Highest market value

$46.9 million

Biography

Who is the Croatian midfielder, and what is his story? In 1991, his parents, Stipo and Ruzica, fled Bosnia at the start of the Yugoslavian wars. He was born to the tight-knit, staunch Catholic family in Linz, Austria, three years later.

Burdened by the family's needs, Stipo did not realize his son's talent early. Mateo began playing soccer at about three years of age. After receiving news of his prowess, his mother began taking him for football training sessions as soon as he turned five.

His exposure to the game at a very young age gave him an edge in becoming the prolific midfielder he is today. During his Making of Me interview with Chelsea, Kova said,

I was younger than everybody. I remember I was very small, my shirt was too long, and everything was super big. But, I was good and learned fast because I started playing with kids seven or eight years old.

Family

Father

Stipo Kovačić

Mother

Ružica Kovačić

Sister

Katarina

Sister

Jelena

Mateo Kovačić's wife

Izabel Andrijanić

Children

Ivan

Izabel Kovačić

Is Mateo Kovačić dating? Well, better than that, the Professor is married to his long-time girlfriend Izabel Andrijanić, famously known as the Croatian Shakira because of her good looks and blonde wavy hair. The CEO of Lunilou clothing brand is blessed with one child with the midfielder.

Career

Position (s)

Central, attacking and defensive midfield

Number

8

Current team

Chelsea

Former teams

ASKÖ Ebelsberg, LASK Linz, GNK Dinamo Zagreb, Croatian National Football Team, Inter Milan, Real Madrid

Before joining the LASK academy in 2000, he played with the ASKÖ Ebelsberg Linz Youth club for a year. Top European clubs who had an eye on him began fighting for a chance to sign him after leaving the academy, including Ajax, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Juventus. Finally, he decided to join GNK Dinamo, where he played with the under 15 and 17 teams.

His prowess in the game, discipline and character enabled him to break several records and become one of the most sought-after midfielders. During his time at Dinamo, he became the youngest top goalscorer in the club's history and the youngest team captain.

What teams does Kovacic play for?
Mateo during the 2022 UEFA Nations League League A match between France and Croatia at Stade de France in Paris, France. Photo by James Williamson - AMA.
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Inter Milan (2013 - 2015)

Kova continued to impress even after signing with the Italian side, Inter Milan, on an $11.4 million transfer. He appeared in about 96 matches scoring 8 goals and 11 assists. During this time, the Italian press cemented his name as Il Professore because of his style of play and dedication to learning from his favourite footballer, Robert Prosinecki.

Real Madrid (2015 - 2018)

Kova was unexpectedly loaned to Real Madrid in 2018 by Inter Milan because of UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations, much to the disappointment of fans who had grown to love him. He made about 109 appearances at the club with only 3 goals and 8 assists.

Chelsea (2018 - to date)

What position is Kovacic playing in Chelsea?
A fan walks past a wall with Mateo Kovacic (R) and a fellow teammate before a 2020 EPL match against Everton FC at Stamford Bridge in London, United Kingdom. Photo by James Williamson - AMA.
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After completing the permanent transfer to Chelsea in 2019, the professor rose to become part of the starting XI of the team. So, how many Championship League titles has Kovacic won at Chelsea? Since 2018, Kovacic has led the Blues to four UEFA Championship League titles.

Is he the greatest midfielder of all time? We have used the latest publications on Transfermarkt and his official Chelsea and Premier League profiles to bring you his player statistics. First, let us look at the professor's status as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.

Mateo Kovačić's stats

Appearances 2021-22

25

Minutes played

1556

Games started

16

Goals

3

Wins

63

Losses

27

Assists 2021-22

5

Total passes

6291

Total passes 2021-22

1193

Passes completed

1059

Pass accuracy

89%

Tackles

69

Successful tackles

51

Tacke success

74%

Shooting accuracy

20%

Injury update

During a match against Leeds United in May, Kova suffered an ankle injury during a tackle against Leed's winger, Dan James. In a press conference later in the month, Chelsea coach, Tuchel revealed Mateo's return date is currently unknown after the injury.

What type of player is Kovacic?
The prolific footballer plays tennis raise funds for sporting facilities during a 2021 humanitarian event by the Marin Cilic Foundation in Petrinja, Croatia. Photo by Sanjin Strukic/Pixsell/MB Media.
Source: Getty Images

Mateo Kovačić's net worth

The professor's net worth is currently valued at about $22.9 million. Would you like to know what Mateo Kovačić's salary is? Dig in, and let us look deeper at his total earnings from football and endorsements.

Contract term

Five years

Total amount guaranteed on Mateo Kovačić's contract

$47.4 million

Average annual salary

$9.48 million

Nike endorsement deal

Unknown

Mateo Kovačić's cars and houses

How many trophies has Mateo Kovacic won?
Kovacic celebrates with the trophy after the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 Final match against Palmeiras at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA.
Source: Getty Images

Like all the other Chelsea players' lifestyles, Kova lives lavishly. Although he keeps details of his wealth private, we know he owns a 2021 Audi Q7 from his days in Real Madrid. He also owns a home in Zagreb, Croatia and London.

Is Mateo Kovačić on Instagram and Twitter? He is one of the famous Croatian football players in the Premier League with a massive following on social media.

Instagram

4.7 million followers as of 16th June 2022

Twitter

337.8 thousand followers as of 16th June 2022

Although Mateo Kovačić's net worth may not measure up to other top Croatian footballers in the Premier League, such as Luka Modric, he still brings national pride for his talent and character. Moreover, as his career grows through the years, so will his financial success.

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Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with 3 year’s experience in content creation based in Kenya. She currently covers sports personnel as well as team biographies.