Biography
Who is Robert Kovač?
Early football career
Robert Kovač began his professional path playing for lower league clubs such as Rapide Wedding and Hertha Zehlendorf. He later made his debut in the Bundesliga while playing for 1. FC Nürnberg in 1995. His performances during that season led to him being signed by Bayer Leverkusen.
During his five seasons with Bayer Leverkusen, the club finished as Bundesliga runners-up three times. Although he played regularly, he did not win any major trophies during this specific period of his career.
Major club achievements
After his time at Leverkusen, Robert Kovač joined Bayern Munich. During his four seasons with the club, he secured two Bundesliga titles and two German Cup titles. He also won the Intercontinental Cup in 2001.
In July 2005, he moved to the Italian side Juventus. He remained with the team even after they were moved down to Serie B. He recorded 35 appearances and scored one goal before returning to Germany to join Borussia Dortmund in 2007.
His time at Borussia Dortmund was followed by a move to Dinamo Zagreb in 2009. He signed a contract with the Croatian champions and played 22 matches in all competitions before officially retiring from active football on June 1, 2010.
International and coaching career
Robert Kovač represented the Croatia national team in two FIFA World Cups in 2002 and 2006. He also played in the 2004 and 2008 UEFA European Championships. He served as the captain for the national team following the retirement of his brother in 2008.
After retiring from playing, he transitioned into coaching. He served as the head coach for the Croatia national under-21 team starting in 2013. He also worked as an assistant manager for the senior Croatia team alongside his brother, Niko Kovač.
His coaching roles included serving as an assistant manager at Bayern Munich from 2018 to 2019. In July 2020, he joined Monaco to serve as an assistant coach.
Family and personal life
Robert Kovač was born in West Berlin, Germany. His family consists of Bosnian Croat immigrants from Livno. His older brother, Niko Kovač, is also a well-known football manager and former player.
He is married to Anica Kovač, who was a model and the first runner-up for Miss World in 1995. Robert and his brother played together at several clubs, including Leverkusen and Bayern Munich.
Birthday and age
Robert Kovač was born on April 6, 1974, which makes Robert 52 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Robert shares the date with 49 other famous people.
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