NK Slaven Belupo
Kovačević has been a central midfielder for Dinamo Tirana since January 2008. He has also played for the following teams: NK Međimurje, NK Slaven Belupo, FK Budućnost Podgorica, NK Belišće, and NK Varteks. He scored in the memorable 2–1 win by Slaven Belupo over Aston Villa in a 2001 UEFA Champions League match.