Min-jae Kim
BayernCB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Nov 15, 1996 (29)
Right
6'3"
194 lb
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Solid in center of defense
Kim logged one tackle (zero won), two clearances and two interceptions in Thursday's 2-1 win against the Czech Republic.
Analysis: Known as the Reds' most recognizable and experienced defender in this World Cup, Kim has been instructed to command their defensive line, which included Lee Han-Beom and Lee Gi-Hyuk on his sides as part of a trio. Despite second-half struggles, Kim and the two survived a latter-half Czech offensive that featured three shots on target. And alongside Lee Jae-Sung, Kim was among two Koreans to log multiple interceptions and chances created, showcasing his versatility on both sides of the pitch.
Plays off bench
Kim (knee) played 28 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 5-0 victory over Trinidad & Tobago, confirming his return to full fitness and putting him on track to start and lead South Korea's back three at the World Cup.
Analysis: Kim had missed Bayern Munich's season finale against Koln with a minor knee issue, but his appearance in the friendly is a clean bill of health heading into the tournament. The experienced center-back ended the club season with two goal involvements, 80 clearances and 25 Bundesliga appearances and will now shift his full attention to the World Cup with South Korea, where he is expected to be the defensive cornerstone as the Taegeuk Warriors open their Group A campaign against Czechia on June 11 in Guadalajara.
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