3 Kim Min-jae
Kim Min-jae, 1996-11-15, Defender for Korea Republic, plays for Bayern Munich. 77 international caps, 4 goals. Part of Korea Republic's 2026 World Cup Group A squad.
Biography
Bayern Munich centre-back and South Korea's defensive rock, nicknamed 'The Monster'. After spells at Jeonbuk, Beijing Guoan, and Fenerbahce, he joined Napoli and was named Serie A Best Defender while winning their first Scudetto in 33 years. Bayern signed him for a record 50 million euros in 2023. Has earned 77 caps with 4 goals.
Career Timeline
Named K League Young Player of the Year at Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Transferred to Beijing Guoan in the Chinese Super League
Signed with Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig
Joined Napoli and represented South Korea at the FIFA World Cup
Won Serie A with Napoli and named Best Defender, then signed with Bayern Munich for a record 50 million euros