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Niko Kovac sets new Borussia Dortmund points record after 50 matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 6:16 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Niko Kovac sets new Borussia Dortmund points record after 50 matches

Summary

Niko Kovac reached the 50-match milestone as head coach of Borussia Dortmund on September 5, 2026. Over this period, he secured 33 wins and eight draws against nine defeats, accumulating 107 points. This performance grants him an average of 2.14 points per game, the highest mark recorded by any coach in the history of the club. Kovac now sits atop the list of Dortmund managers, surpassing the points-per-game averages of Thomas Tuchel, Lucien Favre, Marco Rose, Jürgen Klopp, and Ottmar Hitzfeld. The statistical data highlights his start at the club compared to his predecessors.

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By the Numbers

•Niko Kovac has coached 50 matches for Borussia Dortmund.
•The manager achieved a record of 33 wins, eight draws, and nine defeats.
•Kovac maintains an average of 2.14 points per game.
•He ranks ahead of former Dortmund coaches including Thomas Tuchel and Jürgen Klopp.

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50 matches, 33 wins, eight draws, nine defeats, 107 points. No other coach in Borussia Dortmund’s history had such a record after 50 matches, and none had an average of 2.14 points per game.Niko Kov...
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