"Born in Germany to Croatian parents, huge Bayern Munich talent Filip Pavić has had to make his own decision on what country he wishes to represent. He has already garnered a lot of attention and praise this season, not just for his performances for Bayern Munich's U-19s but because of his involvement with the senior team. He became the first 2o10-born player to suit up for the Bavarians, making his debut against Atalanta Bergamo in the Champions League and even traveling with the senior squad for the first leg of the UCL semifinal against Paris Saint Germain."
"So far, he has represented Germany at various underage levels and, at just 16 years of age, one can justifiably argue the decision on his international future is being made too soon. Nevertheless, it has been made and Pavić has chosen Croatia due to his strong identification with the country. Pavić's story resembles Bayern professional Josip Stanišić quite a bit, as both were born in Bavaria to Croatian parents and have decided to represent Croatia."
""I have huge gratitude, respect and love for Germany, where I grew up and live, where I learned to play football and where I have the opportunity to develop in one of the world's biggest clubs, FC Bayern, which provides great conditions and great support for young players," Pavić said, as captured by @iMiaSanMia. "On the other hand, I grew up in a Croatian family, I strongly feel these Croatian roots and my desire is to represent Croatia at international level.""
Filip Pavić, born in Germany to Croatian parents, has had to choose which country to represent internationally. He has represented Germany at multiple youth levels, including appearances at age 16, while also gaining attention for performances with Bayern Munich’s U-19s and involvement with the senior team. He became the first 2010-born player to appear for Bayern, debuting in the Champions League against Atalanta Bergamo and traveling with the senior squad for a UCL semifinal first leg versus Paris Saint Germain. Despite his German upbringing and development at Bayern, he chose Croatia because of strong Croatian family roots and a desire to represent Croatia at international level.
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