Niko Kovac hails Felix Nmecha after match-winning brace for Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac has praised Felix Nmecha following his outstanding performance in Saturday’s 2-1 Bundesliga victory over SV Elversberg.

The 26-year-old midfielder scored both goals for Dortmund, finding the net in the 55th and 71st minutes to secure all three points at Signal Iduna Park. His impressive display also earned him the Man of the Match award.

Speaking after the encounter, Kovac highlighted Nmecha’s importance to the team, pointing beyond his goalscoring contribution to his technical ability, physical presence and dynamism.

“Felix is immensely important as a person, but also as a player. Not just because of his two goals, but because of his presence, his dynamism and his technique,” the Dortmund manager said.

Kovac also praised the midfielder’s ability to escape difficult situations through his movement and acceleration, explaining that these qualities improve the performances of those around him.

Despite his impressive development, the Croatian believes Nmecha still has significant room for improvement.

“Felix has just turned 26 and is entering his peak performance age. That means he still has room to improve,” Kovac added.

The Dortmund coach concluded by expressing his satisfaction with the midfielder’s contribution and encouraging him to maintain his current level.