Czech RepublicKovar won the Czech First League title with Sparta Prague during his loan spell in the 2022-23 season. He has also been part of Manchester United's youth setup that won the FA Youth Cup in 2020.
Matej Kovar is a Czech professional goalkeeper who began his career at Slavia Prague before moving to Manchester United in 2018. He gained senior experience on loan at various clubs including Swindon Town, Burton Albion, and Sparta Prague. Kovar has represented the Czech Republic at youth levels and is known for his shot-stopping abilities.
Kovar is a composed goalkeeper with good reflexes and shot-stopping skills, particularly in one-on-one situations. He is comfortable playing out from the back and has decent distribution, though his command of the penalty area and aerial presence are areas for improvement. His agility and quick reactions make him effective in close-range saves.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | World Cup Qualification Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 240 |
| 25/26 | Johan Cruijff Schaal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 25/26 | KNVB Beker | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 25/26 | Eredivisie | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2790 |
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 |
| 25/26 | UEFA Champions League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 720 |
| 24/25 | UEFA Nations League B | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 540 |
| 24/25 | Bundesliga | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 450 |
| 24/25 | Franz-Beckenbauer-Supercup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | DFB-Pokal | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 390 |
| 24/25 | UEFA Champions League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 540 |
| 23/24 | Bundesliga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 23/24 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 |
| 23/24 | UEFA Europa League | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1080 |
| 23/24 | DFB-Pokal | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 22/23 | MOL Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 390 |
| 22/23 | Chance Liga | 23 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2070 |
| 22/23 | Chance Liga Championship Group | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 450 |
| 22/23 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 22/23 | European Qualifiers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 900 |
| 21/22 | EFL Trophy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 21/22 | League One | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 540 |
| 21/22 | Premier League 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 990 |
| 21/22 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | UEFA Champions League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 630 |
| 2024 | UEFA Euro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| 2021 | UEFA Under-21 Euro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | UEFA Under-19 Euro | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 20/21 | EFL Trophy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 20/21 | League One | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1620 |
| 20/21 | Premier League 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 720 |
| 20/21 | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 20/21 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 19/20 | U20 Elite League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 19/20 | EFL Trophy | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 19/20 | Premier League 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 990 |
| 19/20 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | UEFA Europa League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | UEFA EURO U19 Championship Qualifiers | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 450 |
| 18/19 | Premier League International Cup U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 18/19 | Premier League 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1530 |
| 18/19 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 18/19 | UEFA Youth League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 540 |
| 17/18 | Premier League 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 17/18 | U18 Premier League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 450 |
| 17/18 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 17/18 | Juniorska liga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | 1. Dorostenecka liga | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1170 |
| 17/18 | UEFA Youth League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | U18 Premier League - National Final | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 16/17 | Moravskoslezska fotbalova liga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |