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Niko Kovac
Born: October 15, 1971
Height: 5' 9.5" (177cm)
Hometown: West Berlin, West Germany
Nationality: 
Croatian
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CroatianRole: Manager
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Managerial | 2013-2015 | Croatia |
| 2016-2018 | Eintracht Frankfurt | |
| 2018-2019 | Bayern Munich | |
| 2022-2024 | Wolfsburg | |
| 2025- | Borussia Dortmund | |
Sports Mole has 462 articles about Niko Kovac. Articles 1 to 40:
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Chelsea transfer news: Carney Chukwuemeka signing being 'pushed' by new Bundesliga admirers
Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is reportedly being chased by another Bundesliga club attempting to gazump Borussia Dortmund.09:53
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Harry Kane praises Club World Cup despite elimination and reveals feelings about new edition
Harry Kane reflects on Bayern Munich's Club World Cup exit and eyes another shot in 2029.Jul 9, 18:18
Chelsea transfer news: Carney Chukwuemeka future update as Borussia Dortmund director confirms talks
A Bundesliga chief confirms his desire to sign a 21-year-old Chelsea midfielder, but no agreement is imminent, and a loan deal is more likely than a permanent move.Jul 6, 12:25
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Borussia Dortmund lineup vs. Real Madrid: Predicted XI for Club World Cup quarter-final as Bellingham serves suspension
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Borussia Dortmund could line up for Saturday's Club World Cup clash with Real Madrid.Jul 3, 16:17
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Preview: Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Club World Cup quarter-final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 3, 15:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fserhou-guirassy.jpg "Borussia Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy celebrates on February 1, 2025")
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Club World Cup clash between Borussia Dortmund and Monterrey, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 29, 10:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fcarney-chukwuemeka.jpg "Borussia Dortmund midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka in April 2025.")
Chelsea transfer news: Borussia Dortmund chief comments on Carney Chukwuemeka future
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kohl reveals whether the German giants will be attempting to retain the services of Chelsea playmaker Carney Chukwuemeka.Jun 26, 15:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fniko-kovac.jpg "Niko Kovac of Borussia Dortmund during his side's clash against Lille, on March 4, 2025")
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan Hyundai - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Club World Cup clash between Borussia Dortmund and Ulsan Hyundai, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 23, 20:07
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Club World Cup heat challenges Borussia Dortmund as FIFA monitors conditions
The weather in the United States continues to dominate post-match conversations for Borussia Dortmund players and head coach Niko Kovac at the Club World Cup.Jun 22, 17:41
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Preview: Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Club World Cup clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Borussia Dortmund, including recent form and possible starting lineups.Jun 19, 21:57
Preview: Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Club World Cup clash between Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 15, 22:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F09%2Fjamie-bynoe-gittens.jpg "Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Bynoe-Gittens on January 21, 2025")
Jamie Gittens: Borussia Dortmund chief comments on failed transfer to Chelsea
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl reveals why Jamie Gittens did not complete a move to Chelsea ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.Jun 12, 12:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Fjobe-68485141f12b0571693134.jpg "Sunderland's Jobe Bellingham on May 24, 2025")
Jobe Bellingham’s shirt number, contract length confirmed as Borussia Dortmund, Sunderland confirm record transfer
Borussia Dortmund announce the signing of midfielder Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland.Jun 10, 16:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F03%2Fjamie-gittens.jpg "Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens on January 17, 2025")
Chelsea transfer news latest: Bid 'rejected' for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, with Borussia Dortmund naming price for Bundesliga star
Chelsea hold interest in Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie-Bynoe Gittens, who they have made an opening offer for, though BVB reportedly reject the offer.Jun 8, 12:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Fniko-kovac.jpg "Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac during the press conference for his side's Champions League game against Sporting Lisbon, on February 19, 2025")
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. Holstein Kiel - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Holstein Kiel, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 15, 22:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fxabi-alonso.jpg "Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso during a training session, on February 11, 2025")
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 9, 22:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Ffilip-jorgensen.jpg "Chelsea's Filip Jorgensen pictured on September 24, 2024")
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'gaining momentum' in pursuit of £51m transfer target
Chelsea are reportedly gaining momentum in the hunt of Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, who is valued at £51m by the German giants.May 8, 15:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Fserhou-guirassy.jpg "Borussia Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy on April 15, 2025")
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. Wolfsburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Wolfsburg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 1, 21:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Fgregor-kobel.jpg "Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel pictured on January 29, 2025")
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'learn asking price' of Borussia Dortmund Gregor Kobel
Chelsea reportedly learn what fee may potentially be required to secure a summer deal for Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.Apr 28, 14:45
Chelsea make 'tempting offer' to 20-year-old Bundesliga attacker as £6m incentive revealed
Chelsea reportedly start talks to sign a second Borussia Dortmund player after initiating contact over a swoop for goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.Apr 26, 07:41
Preview: Hoffenheim vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 24, 22:23
Chelsea transfer news: Borussia Dortmund 'make decision' over Carney Chukwuemeka summer deal
Borussia Dortmund reportedly make a decision over whether they are interested in negotiating a summer transfer for Chelsea loanee Carney Chukwuemeka.Apr 23, 08:47
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. Borussia Monchengladbach - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 18, 18:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2Fpascal-gross.jpg "Borussia Dortmund's Pascal Gross pictured on April 12, 2025")
Borussia Dortmund lineup vs. Barcelona: Predicted XI for Champions League second leg as Pascal Gross returns
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Borussia Dortmund could line up for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg with Barcelona.Apr 13, 13:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Flamine-yamal_1.jpg "Barcelona attacker Lamine Yamal on March 11, 2025")
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 13, 12:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fharry-kane.jpg "Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates on March 5, 2025")
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 10, 22:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fniko-kovac.jpg "Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac on March 12, 2025")
Borussia Dortmund lineup vs. Barcelona: Predicted XI for Champions League quarter-final first leg
Sports Mole looks at how Borussia Dortmund could line up for their Champions League quarter-final first leg away to Barcelona on Wednesday.Apr 7, 13:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fpedri-lamine-yamal.jpg "Barcelona's Pedri and Lamine Yamal celebrate on October 20, 2024")
Preview: Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 7, 12:27
Preview: Freiburg vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Freiburg and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 3, 21:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fbo-henriksen.jpg "Mainz 05 manager Bo Henriksen, on March 21, 2025")
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. Mainz 05 - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 28, 22:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Ffelix-nmecha.jpg "Germany and Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha pictured on November 17, 2024")
Man United 'suddenly chasing' £40m Bundesliga midfielder as Ruben Amorim identifies Casemiro successor
Manchester United apparently make a shock move to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, formerly of Manchester City's academy.Mar 20, 08:31
Preview: RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 13, 23:40
Lille 1-2 Borussia Dortmund: Highlights, man of the match, stats as BVB set up Barcelona Champions League clash with comeback
Borussia Dortmund faced Lille in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Wednesday evening with Jonathan David, Emre Can and Max Beier on target.Mar 12, 20:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Fjonathan-david.jpg "Lille's Jonathan David on January 21, 2025")
Preview: Lille vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Lille and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 10, 19:48
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. Augsburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 6, 22:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fkarim-adeyemi.jpg "Karim Adeyemi of Borussia Dortmund during his side's match against Lille, on March 4, 2025")
Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Lille: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Karim Adeyemi stars in Champions League round of 16
Sports Mole looks at the highlights, man of the match, and stats from Tuesday's Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and Lille.Mar 4, 22:06
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. Lille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and Lille, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 2, 14:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Fniko-kovac_1.jpg "New Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac during a press conference as boss, on February 4, 2025")
Preview: St Pauli vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between St Pauli and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 27, 23:15
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. Union Berlin - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Union Berlin, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 20, 21:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fniko-kovac.jpg "Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovac during his side's match against Sporting Lisbon, on February 11, 2025")
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting Lisbon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and Sporting Lisbon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 17, 22:28
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