Career
After retirement from playing, Kovačević worked as a goalkeeping coach at OFK Beograd and Koper. After playing for Milicionar, Kovačević made a name for himself at. He collected over 100 league appearances for the club between 2001 and 2005.
He subsequently moved abroad and signed with Samsunspor in Turkey.
Before ending his active career, Kovačević also played for CSKA Sofia in Bulgaria. In 2005, Kovačević represented Serbia and Montenegro on three occasions.