Pavlovic: I want to be the world’s best number 6 | OneFootball

He is the future of Bayern's midfield: Aleksandar Pavlovic has become a regular in the starting lineup under coach Vincent Kompany. The 21-year-old embodies the new core of FC Bayern – technically strong, tactically disciplined, and with enormous development potential. Now, the homegrown talent spoke in an interview about his big goals and personal role models.

In a conversation with UEFA TV, Pavlovic clearly and confidently expressed his ambitions: "My biggest goal or my wish is to become the best number 6 in the world and to win everything there is to win with FC Bayern."

The Munich native, along with Joshua Kimmich, is currently the stable foundation in the midfield of the German record champions. Pavlovic already hinted at his immense potential last season before injuries temporarily slowed him down. This season, he has truly arrived – both with Kompany and in the national team.

Ribéry and Ronaldo as Role Models

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In the interview, Pavlovic also revealed which stars influenced him in his youth. "My first idol was Cristiano Ronaldo. His hard work and hunger for more – that's fascinating."

And his first jersey also reveals how early the midfielder discovered his passion for FC Bayern: "It was from Franck Ribéry. I don't remember which season it was, but it was from him."

Looking ahead to the upcoming World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Pavlovic can certainly hope to be part of the DFB squad. After missing the home Euro 2024 due to tonsillitis, he wants to secure his place this season.

His club rival, Leon Goretzka, could serve as additional motivation. If Pavlovic remains injury-free, he could become the face of the new Bayern midfield in the coming years – and perhaps also the best number 6 in the world.

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