N. Kovač

Croatia · Manager · Borussia Dortmund

13y In management

7 Clubs

3 Countries

6 Titles

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Latest news

match reportThe GuardianOfficial source· 21 Sept 2026

Dortmund edge Stuttgart to stay perfect

Niko Kovac's side made it four wins from four with a gritty single-goal victory at Stuttgart.

off pitchMirror FootballEstablished source· 20 Sept 2026

Kovac Told of Friend Hermann's Death Live on Air

A post-match interview turned sombre as Niko Kovac learned live on TV that his friend and former colleague Peter Hermann had died.

match reportBundesligaOfficial source· 5 Sept 2026

Kovač sets Dortmund record with 107 points in first 50 games

Dortmund's comeback win over Hoffenheim marked a historic milestone for coach Niko Kovač.

previewBundesligaOfficial source

Personal info

Role: Manager
Full name: Niko Kovač
Born: 15 Oct 1971 (age 54)
Birthplace: Berlin, Germany
Nationality: Croatia
Clubs managed: 7
Current club: Borussia Dortmund

Overview

Niko Kovač is a Croatian football coach, born on 15 October 1971. He has managed Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund, the Croatia national team, Croatia U21, Eintracht Frankfurt, Monaco, and VfL Wolfsburg. As of 2025, he is the head coach of Borussia Dortmund.

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Papers: Arsenal leading race for winger Nusa
Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026
Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era

· 29 Aug 2026

Dortmund's Youth Movement Aims to End Bayern's Reign

Can Niko Kovač's rejuvenated side finally break their 14-year Bundesliga title drought?

otherSky SportsOfficial source· 26 Aug 2026

Dortmund Rebuild with Youth and Rock-and-Roll Football

Dortmund are betting on young Greek wingers to recapture their thrilling past under Niko Kovac.

BBC Sport · 3 Oct 2026

'England rampant in Rijeka' | England player ratings against Croatia

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

Third time lucky for Pocognoli as Scotland make Robertson's 100th cap with win

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

Lamine Yamal stars again as Spain see off Czechia and maintain perfect start

The Guardian · 3 Oct 2026

Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'

BBC Sport · 3 Oct 2026

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The Guardian · 3 Oct 2026

'Complete' England display reinvigorates faith in Tuchel project - for now

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026