Pavlovic Makes a Clear Statement: Bayern Star Dreams of the Ballon d’Or

Aleksandar Pavlovic has big goals. The Bayern star wants to establish himself among the world’s best—and one day even win the Ballon d’Or. The FC Bayern midfielder has developed over the past few years from a homegrown talent into a regular starter and is now a fixture on the German national team.

But the 22-year-old isn’t content to rest on his laurels. In an interview with Sport BILD , Pavlovic spoke openly about his personal goals—and mentioned the highest individual honor in world soccer.

The conversation began with a question about Rodri. The Spaniard, who now plays for FC Barcelona, won the Ballon d’Or in 2024 as a defensive midfielder.