Croatian international Mateo Kovacic can glide on the pitch when he is in the mood. A player who doesn’t start as often as he should owing to the quality present in the Real Madrid squad, Kovacic is one of the best in his position.
It’s unjustified to compare anyone to Andres Iniesta simply because of how much quality and calmness the Spain international possesses, but Kovacic, if played in a similar setup and given the freedom, could be as good a performer.
His best of abilities is undoubtedly his silky smooth dribbling. He has been used in a deeper role more often than not. Ernesto Valverde has often rotated the 4-3-3 and the 4-4-2 setup this season. Kovacic, alongside Busquets, would do well if given the attacking license.