Min-jae Kim

FCB

• #3 • Center Back

Min-jae Kim

FCB

• #3 • Center Back

National Team

S. Korea

Position

Center Back

Role

Ball-Playing Center Back

Birthdate (Age)

Nov 15, 1996 (29)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'3"

Weight

194 lb

Club

Bayern

League

Bundesliga

Ranking

Bundesliga

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

63.1

206/372

Impact score

6.7

159/372

Defender rank

79th

79/145

All rank

197th

197/372

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Defender rank

411th

411/794

All rank

1056th

1,056/2,069

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Bundesliga

Overall

84th/145 DEF

63.1

On Ball Attacking

130th/134 DEF

57.3

Duel

29th/143 DEF

69.9

1 V 1 Defending

82nd/141 DEF

63.8

Positioning

27th/144 DEF

74.1

Ball Control

15th/144 DEF

74.2

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Bundesliga

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Bundesliga

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

313

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

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News

Oct 26, 2026

Resumes individual training after absence

Kim (groin) resumed individual training Monday at Bayern Munich's training facility after missing Sunday's Bundesliga clash against Freiburg due to a combination of muscular discomfort and feeling unwell, according to the club.

Analysis: Kim has taken an encouraging step toward returning to competitive action after being ruled out of Sunday's encounter against Freiburg. The South Korean center-back initially suffered a minor muscular strain during Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw against Arsenal, forcing him off at halftime with groin and knee discomfort. Although subsequent examinations reportedly ruled out structural damage, Bayern opted against risking him over the weekend, with illness also contributing to his absence. Kim was able to complete an individual training session Monday at Sabener Strasse, suggesting his recovery is progressing as expected. Assistant coach Aaron Danks had previously indicated that the defender could rejoin full team training this week, although he has yet to receive clearance to do so. His availability for Bayern's upcoming fixtures will depend on his progress over the coming days, with Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah remaining the primary options in central defense.

Oct 24, 2026

Ruled out against Freiburg

Kim (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's Bundesliga clash against Freiburg after suffering a minor muscular strain during Wednesday's Champions League encounter against Arsenal, according to assistant coach Aaron Danks. "Kim will not be available this weekend as well; he picked up a small strain, and we don't want to take any risks. He'll be back with the team next week."

Analysis: Kim will miss Sunday's encounter against Freiburg after picking up a minor muscular injury during Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw against Arsenal. The South Korean center-back was forced off at halftime after experiencing groin and knee discomfort, initially raising concerns about a potentially significant injury. However, subsequent medical examinations ruled out structural damage, and assistant coach Danks has now confirmed that the issue is a minor strain that should only require a short recovery period. Bayern have decided against risking the defender this weekend, with his return to team training expected next week. Kim has made four Bundesliga appearances this season, recording four tackles, six interceptions and 10 clearances. With Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah ahead of him in the central defensive pecking order, his absence should have a limited impact on Bayern's starting lineup, although it temporarily reduces their defensive depth.