It’s not a Bayern star: Pavlovic reveals who his idol is | OneFootball

Once emerging from the youth ranks of FC Bayern, Aleksandar Pavlovic has established himself as a key part of the professional team of the German record champions and at the DFB. Now, the midfielder revealed which player has inspired him as a role model since childhood – and how he differs from him.

In his still young professional career, Aleksandar Pavlovic has already had to endure several setbacks. Due to injuries and illnesses, the FC Bayern youngster missed, among other things, the home European Championship 2024.

Apparently, the 21-year-old draws new strength from these setbacks: At Munich, he plays a crucial role again this season under coach Vincent Kompany. This recently prompted him to make a clear statement: “I want to become the best number 6 in the world”.

Pavlovic has also fought his way back into the starting eleven at the DFB and is likely to be a fixture ahead of the last two World Cup qualifying matches in Luxembourg and against Slovakia. Through his resurgence, Pavlovic simultaneously challenges his experienced teammate at FC Bayern and in the national team, Leon Goretzka.

Pavlovic on Ronaldo: “I don’t need that much attention”

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Pavlovic sets high goals and looks to a superstar for guidance in achieving them: “My idol is Cristiano Ronaldo. Since I was little, I’ve looked up to him. This work ethic and ‘never give up’ attitude have greatly influenced me. He has achieved everything there is to achieve,” he said in an interview with Focus Online and ran.

However, he differs from the Portuguese exceptional player in one aspect: While Pavlovic is more of a quiet type, CR7 often polarizes with his confident and glamorous manner: “No, I will never be that type. I don’t need that much attention. I just want to show what I can do on the field,” said the native of Munich modestly.

If Pavlovic remains injury-free, his path can still lead him far – perhaps with a mix of Ronaldo’s virtues and his own personality.

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