Niko Kovač is a Croatian former professional football player and current football manager. Born on October 15, 1971, in Berlin, Germany, he played as a midfielder and had a successful career, representing clubs like Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg. Kovač also earned 83 caps for the Croatian national team, participating in major tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship. After retiring as a player, Kovač transitioned into management. He has coached several teams, including Eintracht Frankfurt, where he won the DFB-Pokal, and Bayern Munich, leading them to multiple titles, including the Bundesliga. His coaching style emphasizes discipline and teamwork.