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Tariq Kovac
CB · Centre Back #27 Free Agent Professional · 1st division

Tariq Kovac

📍 South Korea · 🎂 17 yrs · 🛡️ 1. FC Köln (Cologne) · 🏆 Bundesliga · 💶 €5.4M
Languages: Korean English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

1. FC Köln

Cologne, Germany

Bundesliga · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • SC Freiburg Germany · Bundesliga · Professional
  • River Plate Argentina · Primera División · Professional
  • Feyenoord Netherlands · Eredivisie · Professional

Player Bio

Tariq Kovac is a right-footed centre back at 1. FC Köln (Cologne). Speaks Korean, English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

AggressiveReads game

Key attributes

Pace69
Shooting55
Passing73
Dribbling66
Defending79
Physical82

Player radar

Pace 69 Shooting 55 Passing 73 Dribbling 66 Defending 79 Physical 82

AI Profile Rating

77

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace69
Shooting55
Passing73
Dribbling66
Defending79
Physical82

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.07
Assists / 900.07
G+A4

📈 Market value trend

Now €5.4M
€1.9M 2021 €2.7M 2022 €3.6M 2023 €4.2M 2024 €5.4M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    1. FC Köln30 apps · 2 goals
  • 2023–24
    1. FC Köln II24 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€5.4m ↑ €728k
Foot
Right
Height
189 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Aug 2025 1. FC Köln II → 1. FC Köln Free
Jul 2024 Youth academy → 1. FC Köln II €2.16m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Sep 18, 2026

Full report
Performance score
74
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
26% Moderate

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Defending, Physical.
  • Development areas: Shooting, Dribbling.
  • Strong fit for Centre Back role (fit score 77).
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Moderate risk — standard monitoring recommended.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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