Niko Bungert (born 24 October 1986) is a retired German footballer who played as a defender.

After Bungert chose to hang up his boots after the 2018-19 season, he joined Mainz 05 as part of a trainee program to work at the club.

[5] On August 15, 2021, Bungert had to step in as deputy assistant coach ahead of a match against RB Leipzig, as head coach Bo Svensson's two assistants were both in COVID-19 quarantine.

Mainz sensationally won 1-0 with a reserve team, as a large part of the squad was in quarantine.

[7] On January 1, 2024, Bungert was again promoted to the role of assistant coach, this time under Jan Siewert.