Niko Kovač
Niko Kovač is a professional football manager and former player. He is the manager of Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund. Born and raised in West Germany, Kovač was the long-standing captain of the Croatia national team until his retirement from international football in January 2009. Wikipedia
| Complete name | Niko Kovać |
| Nationality |  Croatia |
| Birth date | 15.10.1971 (age 54) |
| Country of birth |  Germany |
| City of birth | Berlin |
| Position | halfback |
| Foot | right |
| Height/weight | 176 cm / 73 kg |
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Bundesliga 03.05.2009 |
6:0 | 76'-90' | |||||||
Bundesliga 12.11.2008 |
2:2 | 59' | 46'-90' | ||||||
Bundesliga 07.11.2008 |
5:1 | 66'-90' | |||||||
Bundesliga 19.10.2008 |
4:3 | 1'-61' | |||||||
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) 11.10.2008 |
0:0 | 45' | 1'-90' | ||||||
Bundesliga 05.10.2008 |
1:0 | 80' | 1'-90' |
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 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) 2010 |
3 | 1 | 0 | 242 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
 Bundesliga 2008/2009 |
12 | 0 | 0 | 828 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
 UEFA Europa League 2008/2009 |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
 UEFA European Championship 2008 |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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UEFA Europa League 2007/2008 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Kovac: „Er ist ein Leader, Kämpfer, Vorbild!“ | PK nach BVB - Bergamo 2:0
17:44
„Wollen den Schwung aus der Liga mitnehmen!“ | PK mit Ryerson & Kovac | BVB – Atalanta BC
02:57
‘Such a clear victory feels really good!’ | Ryerson & Reggiani | BVB - Mainz 4:0
10:14
Die PK nach dem Spiel in Dortmund | #BVBM05 | #05ertv | Saison 2025/26
10:24
„Ein tolles Heimdebüt von Reggiani!“ | PK mit Kovac & Fischer | BVB – Mainz 05 4:0
07:47
NIKO KOVAC pours drinks for the fans | New Year's Reception 2026
18:11
„Er ist der Taktgeber unseres Spiels!“ | PK mit Niko Kovac | BVB – Mainz 05
16:55
„It was a win from mentality“ | Press conference with Kovac & Bauer | VfL Wolfsburg – BVB 1:2
18:01
?LIVE | PK mit Daniel Bauer & Niko Kovač nach VfL Wolfsburg - Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga 2025/26
13:44
"In der Bundesliga sind wir mehr als gut dabei" | PK mit Niko Kovac | VfL Wolfsburg - BVB
11:46
„Solche Spiele müssen wir früher entscheiden!“ | PK mit Kovac & Schmidt | BVB – Heidenheim 3:2
15:58
„100% investieren in Leistungsbereitschaft und Intensität“ | PK mit Niko Kovac | BVB - Heidenheim
Niko Kovac addresses ‘unselfish" playing style of Premier League transfer target Maximilian Beier
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Niko Kovac addresses ‘unselfish’ playing style of Premier League transfer target Maximilian BeierPremier League transfer target Maximilian Beier of Borussia Dortmund continues to thrive for his Bundesliga outfit
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Borussia Dortmund excited over rapid progress of central defensive talent Luca Reggiani (18)
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Borussia Dortmund excited over rapid progress of central defensive talent Luca Reggiani (18)Borussia Dortmund were able to secure a vital Champions League victory against Atalanta Bergamo last night in part thanks to a mature performance from young d
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Serhou Guirassy explains emotional reason behind t-shirt message as Borussia Dortmund striker celebrated goal against Atalanta
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Getty Images SportFeb 18, 2026 15:39+02:00Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy was the undisputed hero on the pitch during the 2-0 Champions League victory over Atalanta, but it was his actions after finding the back of the net that truly resona
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PLAYER RATINGS | Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Atalanta – BVB produce a mature performance and win a comfortable first leg
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PLAYER RATINGS | Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Atalanta – BVB produce a mature performance and win a comfortable first legWhile they continue to put pressure on Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund also have the little matter o
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Kovac urges Dortmund to carry domestic 'momentum' into Champions League knockouts
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Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac called on his side to recreate their domestic form on the Champions League stage when they take on Atalanta in the knock-out play-offs on Tuesday
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Kovac seeking solutions as Schlotterbeck and Sule ruled out of Atalanta clash - Soccer News
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Niko Kovac confirmed that Borussia Dortmund will be without Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Sule for the first leg of their Champions League play-off with Atalanta on Tuesday
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'I have a clear goal' - Karim Adeyemi aiming for 'the top' as transfer rumours swirl amid frozen Borussia Dortmund contract negotiations
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Getty ImagesFeb 16, 2026 15:50+02:00Borussia Dortmund speedster Karim Adeyemi has finally broken his silence regarding his future at the Westfalenstadion
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Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta: Match preview, predicted line-ups, team news and prediction
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Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta: Match preview, predicted line-ups, team news and predictionOff the back of three straight wins for both sides, Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta will seek to carry over their domestic resurgence onto the European scene whe
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Prediction: Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts - Soccer News
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Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halvesBest Odds: 7/10Bookmaker: DachbetTwo camps who will get their respective Champions League play-off adventures underway on Tuesday night, Borussia Dortmund will welcome Atalanta to rural Germany
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