Franko Kovačević, a Croatian national, was born on 8 August 1999, making him 26 years old at the time of writing. He was born in Croatia and is a forward, primarily occupying the position of a striker for Ferencvaros. Standing at 1.86m (6ft 1in) and weighing 80kg (12st 8lb), Kovačević is a significant physical presence on the pitch. On match days, he can be seen donning the number 19 jersey. Apart from his club responsibilities, Kovačević has also had the honour of representing his country, Croatia, on the international stage.
According to the reputable source, Transfermarkt, Kovačević's market value stands at approximately £1.1m.
Kovačević's career in football has seen him travel extensively. In July 2017, he moved to Hajduk Split in Croatia's HNL. His move from Hajduk Split to Rudes in February 2019 fetched a transfer fee of around £270k. Thereafter, he journeyed from Croatia to Germany, joining 1899 Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga in July 2019 for an undisclosed fee.
His stint in Germany was to be paused with a loan spell abroad. In October 2020, Kovačević was loaned out to FC Cincinnati in the MLS in the USA. His inaugural season with FC Cincinnati saw him make a solitary first team appearance in league matches. The following season, he was awarded a slight increase in playing time, making three appearances.
Following the termination of his loan, Kovačević was again on the move. In July 2021, he travelled to Cyprus to join Pafos in the First Division on another loan spell. After his temporary tenure in Cyprus, he waved goodbye to Hoffenheim permanently. He moved from Hoffenheim to Domžale in Slovenia's PrvaLiga in August 2022, and then to Wehen Wiesbaden in Germany's 3. Liga, both for undisclosed fees. Whilst at Wehen Wiesbaden, he made 23 first team appearances and netted four goals in the 2023 - 2024 season.
In July 2024, he undertook another loan spell, this time at Gangwon FC in the K League 1 in the Korea Republic. During his time at Gangwon FC, he made 27 first team appearances across two seasons and scored a total of five goals. After his loan endeavours, Kovačević made another permanent move, transferring from Wehen Wiesbaden to Celje in Slovenia for an undisclosed fee. His performances in the 2025 - 2026 season at Celje were remarkable, scoring an impressive 11 goals in just 14 appearances.
In light of his stellar performances at Celje, Kovačević made a significant career move. In January 2026, he transferred from Celje to Ferencvaros in Hungary's Nemzeti Bajnokság I for an amount believed to be around £2.3m. At his new club, he has already amassed one first team appearance and a goal in the ongoing 2025 - 2026 season.
