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Croatian manager and former player, currently at Borussia Dortmund.
Niko Kovač (born 15 October 1971) is a professional football manager and former player. He is the manager of Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund.
Quick Facts
- Tenure seasons
- 2014/15 to 2016/17 (dismissed mid-season)
Lore & Background
Niko Kovač took over Borussia Dortmund in January 2025.
Reader's Guide
Niko Kovač spent part of his club career with Bayer Leverkusen.
Did You Know?
- Kovač was the long-standing captain of the Croatia national team until his retirement in January 2009.
- He captained Croatia at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008.
- Kovač won the 2018 DFB-Pokal Final with Eintracht Frankfurt.
- At Bayern Munich, he won the domestic double in 2019.
More in Club History & Eras
Mirko Votava Promotion EraChristoph Daum Champions League RunFirst Bundesliga Admission 1963Bayer 04 Founding 1904BayArena Opening 1958Double Runners-Up Season 2002Club Centenary Celebrations 2004Robin Dutt Youth DevelopmentKlaus Toppmöller First StintRoger Schmidt Tactical RevolutionUdo Lattek Management EraPost-War Reformation Era
Elsewhere in Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen Fans Club · Stadium, Fans & Club CultureRudi Völler · Honours, Records & The 'Almost' LegacyMarco Bode · Legendary Players & Icons2002 DFB-Pokal Final vs Schalke 04 · Iconic Matches & Defining Games2001-02 UCL Semi-Final Second Leg vs AS Monaco · Iconic Matches & Defining GamesWerder Bremen · Great Rivalries & Derbies
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