Arif Kovac is a 19-year-old American forward who plays as a centre-forward for Atlanta United 2 in MLS NEXT Pro. Standing at an imposing height of 1.98 metres (6'6"), Kovac signed a pre-contract with the club in July 2024 and officially joined the roster for the 2025 season after transitioning from St. Louis Scott Gallagher SC. He remains under contract with Atlanta United 2 through the 2026 season
