Min-jae Kim, born in the Republic of Korea on 15 November 1996, is a highly accomplished defender currently plying his trade with Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. Standing tall at approximately 6 feet 2 inches (1.9 metres) and weighing a robust 13 stone 12 pounds (88 kilograms), Kim brings a formidable presence to every match he competes in. The number 3 kit is his chosen garb, and he has been fortunate enough to represent his home nation on the international stage.
By the estimation of Transfermarkt, Kim's current market value amounts to around £38msource. His contract within the realms of Bayern Munich is set to run until 30 June 2028, thus granting the defender an additional 3 years and 5 months with the German giants.
In terms of his career trajectory, Kim transferred from Gyeongju KHNP in the K League 2 of the Republic of Korea to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the K League 1 in January 2017. This move was achieved for a fee that remains undisclosed, and marked the beginning of Kim's rapid rise in football's ranks.
Throughout his career, Kim has enjoyed a variety of experiences unique to each club. In January 2019, Kim moved from Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors to Beijing Guoan in the Chinese Super League for an estimated transfer fee of £4.8m. His debut season in Turkey with Fenerbahce followed in August 2021. Here, Kim made 31 first team appearances and netted one goal in league matches. His performances caught the attention of Napoli, and in July 2022, he switched to the Italian Serie A for an impressive fee of approximately £16m.
Following a fruitful season with Napoli, in which he scored twice in 35 outings, Kim's rising star caught the attention of German powerhouse, Bayern Munich. The Bavarian behemoth secured his services in July 2023 for an eye-watering sum of around £43m. In his inaugural season with Bayern Munich, Kim impressed with 25 first team appearances and a single goal. As of the 2024-2025 season, Kim's record stands at 21 outings and two goals.
Beyond domestic competitions, Kim has also made strides in the prestigious UEFA Champions League. In the 2023-2024 season, he made seven starts with two substitute appearances and followed this up in the 2024-2025 season with a single goal in nine starts for Bayern Munich.
