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Niko Kovač
Niko Kovač has coached Borussia Dortmund since January 2025.
- Born15 October 1971 (age 54)
- NationalityCroatia
- ClubBorussia Dortmund
- RoleHead coach
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Who is Niko Kovač?
Niko Kovač has coached Borussia Dortmund since January 2025.
Born and raised in West Germany, he was a passing, tackling defensive midfielder for Hertha BSC, Bayer Leverkusen, Hamburger SV and Bayern Munich, and captained Croatia at the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2008.
As a coach he led Croatia at the 2014 World Cup, won the 2018 DFB-Pokal with Eintracht Frankfurt and a domestic double with Bayern in 2019, then managed Monaco and Wolfsburg before joining Dortmund.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Niko Kovač |
| Date of birth | 15 October 1971 |
| Age | 54 |
| Nationality | Croatia |
| Current role | Head coach |
| Club | Borussia Dortmund |
| League | Bundesliga |
Updated weekly · checked 1 October 2026
2026-27 season so far
- Borussia Dortmund are 1st in the Bundesliga with 12 points (won 4, drawn 0, lost 0), checked 1 October 2026.
Full table, scores and fixtures: Bundesliga page.
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Who is Niko Kovač?
Niko Kovač has coached Borussia Dortmund since January 2025.
How old is Niko Kovač?
Niko Kovač was born on 15 October 1971 and is 54 years old (as of 1 October 2026).
Which club does Niko Kovač coach?
Borussia Dortmund, in the Bundesliga.