Joško Gvardiol
Defender #24
Age 23 years
Nationality Croatia
Market Value €75M
Career
MC
◀ 2023 Manchester City from RB Leipzig
RL
2021 RB Leipzig from Dinamo Zagreb
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Joško Gvardiol is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Manchester City. Evidence: 16.0 Appearances.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Shooting (68/100) but has room to grow in Workrate.
Joško Gvardiol Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 44%
Weight 61%
Experience 36%
vs Premier League
Height 56%
Weight 69%
Experience 39%
Traits
DECORATED CHAMPION
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 46
Shooting 68
Defense 55
Workrate 41
Passing 60
Key Strength 68 Shooting
Area to Watch 41 Workrate
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Joško Gvardiol this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04, 2026 | Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea | 51' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Jan 01, 2026 | Sunderland 0-0 Manchester City | 37' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester City | 94' | 7.5 | 0 | 1 | 57 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Manchester City 3-0 West Ham | 94' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City | 96' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Dec 06, 2025 | Manchester City 3-0 Sunderland | 70' | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Dec 02, 2025 | Fulham 4-5 Manchester City | 98' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Manchester City 3-2 Leeds | 101' | 6.3 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Manchester City 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Newcastle 2-1 Manchester City | 99' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Nov 09, 2025 | Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| Nov 05, 2025 | Manchester City 4-1 Borussia Dortmund | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| Nov 02, 2025 | Manchester City 3-1 Bournemouth | 90' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Oct 26, 2025 | Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City | 90' | 6.5 | - | 0 | 37 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Manchester City vs Crystal Palace | 62 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Chelsea vs Manchester City | 66 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Manchester City vs Arsenal | 76 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Burnley vs Manchester City | 54 |
| May 02, 2026 | Everton vs Manchester City | 55 |
| May 09, 2026 | Manchester City vs Brentford | 62 |
| May 17, 2026 | Bournemouth vs Manchester City | 55 |
| May 24, 2026 | Manchester City vs Aston Villa | 61 |
Player Market Value
Track Joško Gvardiol's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €75.0M
Peak Value €80.0M (Q4'23)
€80.0M €40.0M €0
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Joško Gvardiol is Manchester City’s Silver Wall, a defensive presence whose resume already rivals the game’s veterans. At just 24 years old, the Croatian international has secured a staggering 20 career trophies, including a Premier League title and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Since his arrival from Germany, he has established himself as an essential component of the defensive unit.
Operating with the MAGNET badge, Gvardiol dictates play from the back with an average of 76 touches per 90 minutes. While his primary duty is defensive solidity, his Shooting score of 70 highlights a specialized threat, often punishing teams from the edge of the box during sustained pressure. Across 16 appearances and 1,304 minutes this season, he has proven his tactical flexibility. Currently on an upward trajectory, his Form rating of 66 suggests he is finding his peak rhythm just as the schedule intensifies. This high level of output confirms his status as a reliable performer throughout this full_season sample.
The Stakes remain high for a player of his €75M market valuation, but Gvardiol continues to justify the investment. As City navigates the pressure of a title race, his ability to combine ball progression with physical dominance makes him an indispensable asset for the club's trophy ambitions.