09.08.2020
Team

“I’m a warrior out on the pitch”

Filip Kostic talks about his struggles in the past in Germany, and how Eintracht gave his career a new lease of life.

When you were in Groningen between 2012 and 2014, you caught the eye of a certain Fredi Bobic…
Yes, he’s the one I’ve got to thank for getting into the Bundesliga because he brought about my move to VfB Stuttgart in 2014. I soon realised that I would have to train a lot harder to be more competitive in the Bundesliga. I then went to HSV and that was a very tough time for me and I ended up having to leave the club. Then came Eintracht – the team that brought me back to life and revived my career. So for that I’m extremely grateful to Fredi Bobic, Adi Hütter, my team-mates and of course the fans.

You seem to be the quiet type. Do you only burst into life when you’re out on the pitch?
In private I’m very relaxed and I laugh a lot. But as soon as I’m out on the pitch, I turn into a warrior who gives it everything he’s got, regardless of how the match is going. That’s just the way I am. I respect every opponent but I fear no-one.

Then came Eintracht – the team that brought me back to life and revived my career. So for that I’m extremely grateful to Fredi Bobic, Adi Hütter, my team-mates and of course the fans.

Filip Kostic

You’re the consummate professional and spend a lot of time in the gym outside of the regular training sessions. What keeps driving you on?
I try to give it my all every single day. I work very hard both before and after training. I’ve devoted my life to football so I try to get better every day and to keep developing.

It didn’t take you long to win over the fans here at Eintracht. What does that mean to you?
I’m delighted to hear that but without my team-mates, I wouldn’t be able to put in the performances I do out on the pitch. The support from the stands is incredibly important. Our fans are the best in Germany – and I’m not just saying that because I play here.

What are you hoping to achieve at Eintracht?
A trophy – that wouldn’t be bad, would it?