KIM MIN-JAE NEWS

Leader in interceptions, tackles Kim took one shot (on goal), made two interceptions and two tackles (winning none) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Kim was a part of the Bayern back four that conceded once Saturday leading the team in interceptions and tackles. The centerback has combined four five tackles and eight interceptions over his last three Bundesliga starts.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in five clearances Min-Jae generated one tackle (zero won), five clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 win over SC Freiburg.

Impact Min-Jae helped keep the clean sheet Sunday, keeping five clean sheets during the win Sunday. He will continue to be the main starter at center back for Bayern Munich for a second straight season, having started 22 times in 25 appearances last season, generating 68 clearances, 45 interceptions and 37 tackles (24 won) during the 2023/24 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in friendly Kim (ankle) started and played 66 minutes in Sunday's friendly against FC Duren.

Impact Kim ended last season on the injury list but has finally made his return to action, appearing for 66 minutes Sunday. This is great news for the club, as he was a regular starter last campaign and is likely to hold a starting role going into the 2024/25 season. That said, expect him to take the field in the starting XI on opening day.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing alone Kim (undisclosed) trained in the weight room Thursday, Bild reports.

Impact Kim picked up the injury against Wolfsburg and looks to be in major doubt for the season finale against Hoffenheim. With nothing left to play for, there's little chance the defender starts, as there's no need to risk his fitness heading into the offseason.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Kim had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Wolfsburg. He was subbed off due to injury in the 75th minute.

Impact Kim's availability will be in question for the last game of Bayern Munich's 2023-24 season, which concludes Saturday against 1899 Hoffenheim. Without him available, the team can revert to some of its Champions League strategy, using either Matthijs De Ligt or Eric Dier as a starter at center-back.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

First assist with Bayern Kim had an assist with his lone created while blocking a shot, making two interceptions, a tackle and six clearances during Friday's 1-1 draw with Freiburg.

Impact Kim set up Jamal Musiala in the 75th minute, assisting Bayern's second goal while leading his side in blocks and clearances. The assist was the first of Kim's Bayern career as he's started three of Bayern's last four Bundesliga fixtures.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five interceptions Kim made five interceptions and four tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Kim was a part of the Bayern back line that conceded three goals, leading the team with five interceptions. It was the first start for Kim since December after being on international duty at the Asian Cup with South Korea.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back from international duty Kim has returned to Munich following the Asian Cup with South Korea, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Kim missed the club's last five matches while playing for his country at the Asian Cup where he started all five of his appearances but missed the semifinal against Jordan due to yellow-card accumulation. Considering the central defender has started all 20 of his Bundesliga and Champions League appearances for Bayern this season, he should be in contention to return to the starting XI versus Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by national team Kim will join South Korea for the upcoming 2024 Asian Cup, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Kim figures to miss at least the next four matches for Bayern Munich but it could certainly be longer depending on whether South Korea advances out of the group stage. Kim's absence will create a significant hole in the backline for the club considering he has started all 20 of his appearances across the Bundesliga and Champions League this season. Matthijs De Ligt should see significant opportunities in Kim's place, assuming he can stay healthy.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Bayern in interceptions Kim made four interceptions, a tackle and two clearances during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Kim was a part of the Bayern back four that conceded once during Wednesday's win. The defender mas made 12 interceptions, three tackles and nine clearances across his last three Bundesliga starts.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets rare goal Kim Min-Jae scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Kim has been a mainstay in the starting XI since making the switch to Bayern and he continues to be a consistent piece of the XI. He also added a goal in a nice bit of offensive upside for the center-back. Kim might not be the most attractive option but he's a center-back with a very nice clean sheet chance in nearly any match.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Saturday Kim (hip) is expected to play Saturday against Union Berlin, per manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Kim did not play in the UCL match Wednesday with a hip injury, but looks to have recovered well and is set to play Saturday. He is expected to start at center back, where he has recorded an average of about 3.7 clearances per game, with 21 in the last six contests.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hip injury Kim will be sidelined against Copenhagen on Wednesday with a bruised hip.

Impact Kim has started all 16 of the club's matches this season, so his absence from the squad certainly comes as a surprise. With Noussair Mazraoui (illness) also sidelined, Bayern will utilize Leon Goretzka in central defense along with moving Raphael Guerreiro into the starting XI for the first time this season. For his part, unless it's something more severe, Kim should be in contention to reclaim his spot on the pitch versus Union Berlin on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to sit Kim hasn't missed a single match since joining Bayern Munich.

Impact Kim has been the starter in all matches in all competitions in 2023/24. He has been totally locked into the top spot in the starting XI despite a variety of defensive partners in the center of the backline. Kim lacks offensive upside but should continue to see major minutes.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes top job Kim has started every match in all competitions before the international break.

Impact Kim joined a somewhat loaded center-back setup with Dayot Upamecano and Matthijs De Light and has played both of them out of consideration. Kim has started every single match and gone the full 90 in seven straight before the break. The question in Munich has already become who will partner Kim, not if Kim will start.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Leipzig Kim (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Leipzig.

Impact The South Korea international took part in training on Thursday, so his presence in the XI is not really a surprise since he's started in every match for the club so far between Bundesliga and Champions League. He'll partner with Dayot Upamecano at center-back.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training participant Kim (thigh) was back at training ahead of Saturday's clash with RB Leipzig.

Impact Kim has started all six matches for the club this season before sitting out a DFB Pokal matchup against third-tier club SC Preussen Munster. As such, don't be surprised to see the central defender back in the starting XI for Saturday's contest. If he does miss out, the club may have to get creative with defensive options given injury concerns for Matthijs De Ligt (knee) and Dayot Upamecano (groin) as well.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knock Kim is out for Tuesday's DFB Pokal clash due to a knock to his thigh.

Impact Kim is ruled out Tuesday due to a knock he suffered last time out. The defender has been an impressive constant in the imperious Bayern back line. The defender will hope the issue is minor and that he is able to get back on the pitch for Saturday's trip to Leipzig.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three clearances Kim took an off target shot, blocked two shots, made an interception, two tackles (winning one) and three clearances during Friday's 2-2 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Kim was a part of the Bayern back four that conceded two goals in the match, leading the team with three clearances and two blocks. The center back has started all four of Bayern's matches so far this season, but has yet to help his club keep a clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against BMG Kim (calf) is starting against Monchengladbach on Saturday.

Impact Kim was deemed available as an option for this clash earlier in the week, so his presence in the XI isn't surprising. He'll slot in his regular center-back position alongside Dayot Upamecano.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Kim (calf) is expected to be available for Saturday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach. "Minjae Kim had a cramp in his calf, which caused it to harden. But I expect the green...

Impact Kim did not train Thursday with a calf cramp, but is expected not to miss Saturday's match. He's started his first two matches for the since his transfer from Napoli, recording two clearances and a block thus far,

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from training Kim (undisclosed) did not take part in training Thursday, Bild reports.

Impact Kim missed the second-to-last training session of the week and is now a doubt for Saturday's trip to Gladbach. If Kim was ruled out it would be Matthijs De Ligt to step into the starting XI alongside Dayot Upamecano.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Bayern Munich KIm has officially agreed to a five-year contract with Bayern Munich, which activated the release clause to sign him from Napoli.

Impact Kim departs Serie A after just one season, where he properly replaced Kalidou Koulibaly and quickly established himself as one of the most dominant center-backs in the lead. He'll come in with a major role considering the fee and the departure of Lucas Hernandez. He contributed to 17 clean sheets in 44 matches last season, tallying 77 tackles, 63 interceptions, and 154 clearances.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Sampdoria Kim won one tackle, had one clearance, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Sampdoria.

Impact Kim didn't shine in the penultimate round, plus his side gave up two goals. He won't be available to play versus Sampdoria due to yellow-card accumulation, finishing a great season with 77 tackles, 63 interceptions, 154 clearances, and 17 clearance sheets in 47 matches. He'll be a threat to leave in early July due to a relatively affordable release clause in his contract.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles in Udinese game Kim had two tackles (two won), one clearance, and one interception in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Kim didn't have an overly impressive game as Napoli conceded early and then pulled the strings. He has posted nine interceptions, seven clearances, six tackles (three won), and one block in his last five appearances, contributing to two clean sheets. Napoli will host Fiorentina Sunday.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE