Yannik

Yannik, 18, comes from south-western Slovakia, where he’s making his mark as a professional European football player, with his sights set on one day joining Barcelona. A natural all-round sportsman, he’s blessed with a muscular build but still puts in the work—switching between lifting weights at the gym and exercising outdoors to refine his physique. He lives a healthy life with few vices, though he occasionally unwinds at the casino, spending a bit of cash to relax.

His day job keeps him busy in construction, and he’s already traveled through Czechia, Austria, and Germany, taking in new experiences. Introduced by Lucius, Yannik proved to be friendly, social, and a lover of dance—especially Latino music—though it takes a little time to earn his trust, as he’s cautious with those he doesn’t know well. He’s honest, direct, and reliable, always keeping his word. I was stunned when he sent me a selfie in his striped boxer briefs—they were a bit worn and washed out, and I tried to buy a fresh pair but couldn’t find the same ones anywhere on the internet. I later complemented the selfie Yannik sent me and urged him to bring the underwear with him.

We chatted on the phone to introduce ourselves, but the conversation felt a bit awkward, and he hesitated to meet me alone at first. Eventually, we settled on meeting at a casino in Bratislava, and it didn’t take long for him to feel more at ease. We spent several hours hanging out, and his charm shone through as we dove into an intriguing conversation—turning the earlier awkwardness into a positive turn. I was thrilled to have him at the photoshoot, though he took some time to decide, hesitating and feeling shy at first, often wondering, “What am I getting myself into?” Still, he gradually got more comfortable, and his photogenic nature made him a joy to photograph.