On September 29, Beijing time (CEST), Bayern Munich officially released the latest edition of their club magazine, "Säbener 51," featuring an exclusive interview with Nathaniel Brown, in which he discusses his journey and development.

Everyone thought Bayern was signing a new left-back, but then you suddenly played in the number 10 position. If someone asked you what type of player you are, how would you answer?

"I would say I'm an intelligent player (laughs). I always enjoy football. My mindset tends to be attacking, and I'm very ambitious, both in defense and attack — I want to use my abilities to influence the game."

You played as a central midfielder when you were young; how did you eventually become a left-back?

"When I was in Nürnberg's U-17 team, I still played as a number 10, but I realized I might not be good enough for that position, and I wouldn't get much playing time. At that time, the two left-backs on the team were unavailable, so our coach, Peter Geydarov, suggested I play as a left-back."

"I played quite well, and he always trusted me. That's why I play as a left-back today. I'm very grateful to him; without his decision, I might not be at Bayern Munich now."

You chose number 11 at Bayern, which is a striker's number. Players like Rummenigge and Podolski wore it before you. Does this number suit a left-back?

"Some people were surprised by my choice, but at the time there weren't many numbers left. Even number 21, which I wore at Frankfurt, was already taken, so I thought: why not try something new?"

"Why not choose this number? I can also play in attacking positions, so in a way, this number suits me well. Maybe it was simply meant to be — it's a good thing."

What makes this club so attractive to you?

"To be honest, I never thought Bayern would contact me, and then everything happened so quickly! When my agent told me they were interested, I immediately said: I don't want to hear anything else. I'm from Bavaria; I can stay in Germany."

"And I can join the best team in Germany, one of the top clubs in the world. After that, I had meetings with the club and the coach. My family and friends are die-hard Bayern fans, so there was no doubt at all. For me, the decision to join Bayern was crystal clear."

You once said the worst thing is going to sleep after a match feeling like you didn't give your all. Where does this awareness come from?

"Playing with confidence was a gradual process for me. Early in my career, I often held back during training. When I turned professional at 18, I was very nervous. At night, I would often think: if I were more active in asking for the ball, I could be more involved in the game."

"Maybe that's why my debut came relatively late. Then I told myself: it's okay! Even if I make mistakes, I'll keep asking for the ball! There's nothing worse than thinking after a match, 'If only I hadn't held back.' Now I'm much better at handling this."

What role do your family and friends still play in your life?

"Very important. Whenever I get the chance, I go home. Even in the summer after the World Cup, I returned for a few days to reconnect with family and friends. I grew up in Amberg and went to school like everyone else."

"I know every corner of that place, which is why I'm always very drawn to it. Every time I return to the town, people recognize me, are very friendly, and happy for me. That feeling of home is truly wonderful."

When you were in school, you participated in a sponsored run, running over 20 kilometers, and eventually had to stop. What happened?

"I was ten years old, and my goal was actually to run five laps, but because I was feeling good, I kept running. In the end, I ran 22 or 23 laps, and I still wanted to keep going, but my mother and teacher said it was too hot and they were afraid I would faint, so they made me stop. But I still won — and I think I still hold the record."

Do people see the ambition that brought you to Bayern in that story?

"Perhaps. I actually didn't really enjoy running, but when I was 10 years old, I aspired to be the best student in school, and it's similar in matches: even when my energy starts to fade, I tell myself: keep going!"

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