Kim Min-jae (footballer)

Kim Min-jae (Korean: 김민재; born 15 November 1996) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the South Korea national team. Nicknamed the Monster, Kim is considered one of the best defenders in the world.

Kim Min-jae
Kim in 2021
Personal information
Full name Kim Min-jae
Date of birth (1996-11-15) 15 November 1996
Place of birth Tongyeong, South Korea
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Bayern Munich
Number 3
Youth career
Yeoncho Middle School
2012–2014 Suwon Technical High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2016 Yonsei University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Gyeongju KHNP 17 (0)
2017–2018 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 52 (3)
2019–2021 Beijing Guoan 45 (0)
2021–2022 Fenerbahçe 31 (1)
2022–2023 Napoli 35 (2)
2023– Bayern Munich 22 (1)
International career
2011 South Korea U17 0 (0)
2014 South Korea U20 2 (0)
2016–2018 South Korea U23 8 (0)
2017– South Korea 63 (4)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  South Korea
Asian Games
2018 Jakarta-Palembang
EAFF Championship
Winner2019 South Korea
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:21, 20 April 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 March 2024
Kim Min-jae
Hangul
김민재
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Minjae
McCune–ReischauerKim Minchae
IPA[gim.min.dzɛ]
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