Kim Min-jae
South Korea · #4 · Centre-back
South Korea · #4 · Centre-backKim Min-jae is one of the best center-backs in world football, playing for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. Known as 'The Monster' for his commanding aerial presence and physical dominance, he emerged at Napoli where he was crucial to their Serie A title-winning season before moving to Germany. He anchors the South Korean defensive line with the same authority he shows at club level.
Kim Min-jae — 2026 World Cup profile
- NationSouth Korea · Group A
- PositionCentre-back
- Shirt number#4
- Age29 (born November 15, 1996)
- ClubBayern Munich
- Club leagueBundesliga · Germany
- NationalitySouth Korea
- BirthplaceTongyeong, South Korea
- International caps79 (pre-tournament)
- Height190 cm
Squad/player metadata only — no scores, results or per-tournament stats. International caps are a pre-tournament career total.