Retired Footballer Ignjovski Reflects on 1860 Munich: ‘I Never Wanted to Leave’
From 1860 Munich to Post-Career Ventures
Retired Serbian footballer, Aleks Ignjovski, has opened up about his time at 1860 Munich and his life after hanging up his boots, following an impressive career in the Bundesliga.
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1860 has great colors – like OFK Belgrade: this light blue! The fans love this club, tens of thousands of families live for this club. And Munich is a fantastic city. 1860 is a great club. So many players have made great careers from there, even from their youth: Peniel Mlapa, Kevin Volland, Moritz Leitner, the Benders. It is just a shame that 1860 doesn’t play in the Bundesliga. But we know where the problems are… “”
– Aleks Ignjovski, former footballer for 1860 Munich
Early Days & Challenges
Ignjovski joined 1860 Munich on loan from OFK Belgrade at the age of 18, facing personal and cultural challenges. However, he thrived and went on to make 57 competitive appearances for the club before moving on to Werder Bremen, Eintracht Frankfurt, and SC Freiburg.
Life After Football & Return to Serbia
Now, Ignjovski lives back in his Serbian homeland, working as a player agent and pursuing coaching licenses. He also maintains a childhood passion: painting with his grandfather.
Everyone’s Favorite Munich Fan Poll
What do you want to see at 1860 Munich?
- First League & Derbies against Bayern! – 42% (1362 votes)
- Honest? I don’t care – the main thing is Grünwalder and Boazn feeling! – 29% (933 votes)
- Third league is our league – that’s great! – 29% (921 votes)
ignoring The Club Today & Tips for the New Season
While Ignjovski remains passionate about 1860 Munich, he has little contact with the club today. However, for the new season, he tips a 4-0 win for the Lions against Ulm, if Kevin Volland and Flo Niederlechner play.
Tips from the Expert
For this third division round, Ignjovski takes on the role of db24 tipping expert – with a wink: “1860 wins 4-0 in Ulm, but only if Kevin Volland and Flo Niederlechner play.”
Did you know?
Ignjovski’s highest market value was an impressive four million euros during his football career.
Faq Section
Q: What was the most challenging part about playing for 1860 Munich at such a young age?
A: “The hurdles were higher than today: my family had to apply for a visa to visit me – or I had to get a new driver’s license. Today it’s much easier for people from the Balkans (laughs).”
Q: What advice would you give to young players coming from abroad to play in Germany?
A: “Be confident, want to prove yourself, and represent your home country in the best possible way. And embrace the challenges that come with living and playing in a foreign country.”
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