Aleksandar Pavlovic is currently causing a stir at FC Bayern not only with his strong performances in midfield, but also with his impressive fitness levels. The 21-year-old made a statement at the weekend – without a ball on his foot
In his Instagram story, the international posted a photo from the gym. Pavlovic poses in front of the mirror with his torso bare, showing just how much he has grown physically in recent years. The slender talent, who joined the record champions‘ youth team as a seven-year-old in 2011, has become an athletic professional
Pavlovic’s physical development matches his sporting role. This season, he has established himself in central midfield and, together with Joshua Kimmich, forms a stable axis. In 15 of 30 competitive matches, he has played the full distance – a clear vote of confidence from coach Vincent Kompany
Eberl raves about Pavlovic
Sporting director Max Eberl has also been enthusiastic about the DFB star recently: „Aleks is simply the machine that runs, that does, that scores. That sometimes gets a little lost amidst all the goals scored by other players. But Aleks is in very good form at the moment.“
The term „machine“ currently not only fits his style of play, but also his physical condition. Pavlovic combines running strength, tenacity in tackles and tactical understanding with an enormous physical presence – qualities that could become decisive in the intense final stretch of the season
Pavlovic’s consistent performances at Bayern have also significantly increased his chances of becoming a regular in the DFB team, and a place in national coach Julian Nagelsmann’s World Cup squad currently seems almost certain for the midfielder.