Aleksandar Pavlović (footballer) explained

Aleksandar Pavlović
Fullname:Aleksandar Pavlović[1]
Birth Date:3 May 2004
Birth Place:Munich, Germany[2]
Height:1.88 m[3]
Position:Defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Bayern Munich
Clubnumber:45
Youthyears1:2010–2011
Youthclubs1:SC Fürstenfeldbruck
Youthyears2:2011–2023
Youthclubs2:Bayern Munich
Years1:2023–2024
Caps1:9
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–
Caps2:19
Goals2:2
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Germany U20
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2024–
Nationalteam2:Germany
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Pcupdate:20:14, 18 May 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:20:58, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

Aleksandar Pavlović (Serbian: Александар Павловић; born 3 May 2004) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the Germany national team.

Club career

Youth career

Pavlović was a academy of Bayern Munich youth product. He joined Bayern Munich in 2011 when he was seven years old from SC Fürstenfeldbruck.[2] On 23 July 2021, Pavlović extended his contract until 2022.[4] On 3 May 2022, he signed a contract with Bayern Munich until 2024.[5] That same month, he started training with the senior squad of Bayern Munich for the first time, subsequently appearing on the bench for a pair of Bundesliga matches.[6]

Senior career

Pavlović played for the senior Bayern team in the pre-season in the summer of 2023.[7] He made his debut with the senior Bayern Munich team as a substitute in a 8–0 Bundesliga win over Darmstadt 98 on 28 October 2023.[8] On 1 November 2023, he signed a professional contract with Bayern Munich until 2027.[9] On 4 November, he provided his first assist in Bundesliga to the third goal scored by Harry Kane in a 4–0 away win over Borussia Dortmund.[10] A week later, he made his first start in a 4–2 win over 1. FC Heidenheim.[11] On 29 November, he made his Champions League debut, coming off the bench in the 64th minute, in a goalless draw against Copenhagen.[12] On 27 January 2024, he scored his first goal in a Bundesliga 3–2 away win over Augsburg.[13] Later that year, on 16 June, he extended his contract until 2029.[14]

International career

Born in Germany, his parents are Serbian, therefore Pavlović holds dual citizenship.[15] In September 2021, he was called up to the Serbia U18s for a set of friendlies.[16] In November 2023, he was called up to the Germany U20s.[17]

On 14 March 2024, Pavlović was called up for the senior Germany national team by head coach Julian Nagelsmann for the friendly matches against France and the Netherlands.[18] However, he missed both fixtures due to suffering from tonsillitis.[19]

Pavlović was selected in the German preliminary squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.[20] [21] He made his senior debut on 3 June in a friendly match against Ukraine prior to the tournament.[22] He was confirmed in Germany's final 26-man squad,[23] but had to withdraw due to an illness.[24]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competitions
ClubSeasonLeagueDFB-PokalEuropeTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bayern Munich II2022–23Regionalliga Bayern6060
2023–24Regionalliga Bayern3030
Total9090
Bayern Munich2023–24Bundesliga1920030222
2024–25Bundesliga00100010
Total1921030232
Career total2821030322

International

[25]

Honours

Bayern Munich

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aleksandar Pavlovic . Soccerway.com. 16 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Aleksandar Pavlovic . bundesliga.com. 24 October 2023.
  3. Web site: Aleksandar Pavlović . de . FC Bayern Munich . 5 March 2024.
  4. Web site: Bayern Munich extend contracts of four youth players, send one out on loan. Phillip. Quinn. 23 July 2021. Bavarian Football Works. 24 October 2023.
  5. Web site: FC Bayern verlängert mit Talente-Trio: Jonathans, Pavlovic und Dibrani bleiben . de . 3 May 2022. SPORT1. 24 October 2023.
  6. Web site: FC Bayern: Top-Talent Aleksandar Pavlovic begeistert Thomas Tuchel im Training . de . 2 May 2023. sportbild.bild.de. 24 October 2023.
  7. Web site: Biser Bajerna igraće za Srbiju! Piksijev pomoćnik otkrio novu pobedu nad Nemačkom. Sportal. 24 October 2023.
  8. Web site: Nestvarne scene u Minhenu! Kejn ga dao sa pola, igralo se deset na devet, a Bavarci su brojali do osam: O ovom meču Bajerna će se pričati /VIDEO/. Sportal . sr . 28 October 2023 . 1 November 2023.
  9. Web site: Doppelte Premiere: Pavlovic erhält Profivertrag bei Bayern . de . kicker.de . 1 November 2023 . 1 November 2023.
  10. Web site: Starke Bayern triumphieren im Klassiker beim BVB . FC Bayern Munich . de . 4 November 2023 .
  11. Web site: Five special stories from the Heidenheim match . FC Bayern Munich . 11 November 2023 .
  12. Web site: Bayern held by Copenhagen . FC Bayern Munich . 29 November 2023 .
  13. Web site: Bayern Munich edge thrilling clash with Augsburg to maintain title pressure . beIN SPORTS . 27 January 2024 .
  14. Web site: FC Bayern extend contract with Aleksandar Pavlović . FC Bayern Munich . 16 June 2024 .
  15. Web site: Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel considers promoting Serbian talent Aleksandar Pavlović to first team - News - Nogomania. www.nogomania.com. 24 October 2023.
  16. Web site: https://fss.rs/u18-mladji-omladinci-imaju-dve-provere-u-sloveniji/ . sr:U18 | МЛАЂИ ОМЛАДИНЦИ ИМАЈУ ДВЕ ПРОВЕРЕ У СЛОВЕНИЈИ . fss.rs . sr . 13 September 2021 . 24 October 2023.
  17. Web site: Bayern-Juwel für Nationalmannschaft nominiert. sport.de.
  18. Web site: 14 March 2024 . Start ins EM-Jahr mit sechs Neulingen und sechs Rückkehrern . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240402201335/https://www.dfb.de/news/detail/start-ins-em-jahr-mit-sechs-neulingen-und-sechs-rueckkehrern-259584/ . 2 April 2024 . 14 March 2024 . . de.
  19. Web site: Pavlovic to miss games against France and the Netherlands . German Football Association . 19 March 2024 .
  20. Web site: Aleksandar Pavlovic vom FC Bayern steht im EM-Kader . de . BR 24 . 13 May 2024 . 14 May 2024.
  21. Web site: Bundestrainer Nagelsmann gibt kader für heim-em bekannt. 16 May 2024. . 16 May 2024. de .
  22. Web site: Kein Tor gegen die Ukraine: Vier Zweien, aber auch eine Fünf für DFB-Stars . RND . de . 3 June 2024 .
  23. Web site: UEFA Euro 2024: All squads and players full list. 7 June 2024. 7 June 2024. Olympics.com.
  24. Web site: Pavlovic verpasst EM – Can nachnominiert. 12 June 2024. 12 June 2024. dfb.de.
  25. Web site: Aleksandar Pavlović international matches. EU-Football.info. 3 June 2024. 3 June 2024.