KIM MIN-JAE NEWS

Inter hopes to show Bayern what real celebrations look like in Champions League quarterfinals

Harry Kane accused Inter Milan players of celebrating “like they won the tie” after the Nerazzurri’s surprise first-leg victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfi...

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leverkusen is seeking to keep the Bundesliga title fight going after its shock cup exit

After one of Germany’s all-time greatest cup shocks, Bayer Leverkusen needs to dust itself off and try to keep the fight for the Bundesliga title going

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns start Kim (Achilles) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against St. Pauli.

Impact Kim is back with the team after some doubts about his return, seeing a spot in the starting XI immediately after the injury. However, this should be no surprise, as he should continue in this spot after starting in all 36 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich threatens Canadian soccer federation with legal action over Davies' injury

Bayern Munich is considering legal action against the Canadian soccer federation following Alphonso Davies’ serious knee injury in a match of little importance

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Possibility for Saturday Kim (Achilles) is questionable for Saturday's match against St. Pauli, according to Eskender Tamrat of Bulinews.

Impact Kim was reported to be back in training this week and still is, as he trained ahead of Saturday's match. This is great news for the club, as it does leave him as an option for Saturday. He has started in all 34 of his games this season and will likely hope to see the start immediately if fit.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Canada's Alphonso Davies tears ACL, agent says he was 'pressured' to play vs. USA

Alphonso Davies suffered a torn ACL while playing in the Concacaf Nations League for Canada, and now his agent is criticizing Canada Soccer...

MARCH 26

Back in team training Kim (Achilles) was in team training Monday, ahead of Saturday's clash with St. Pauli.

Impact Kim returned to team training ahead of the first match after the international break. The defender has an outside chance to return before Saturday's match, though it's unclear if he will be fit enough for the start.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Japan on the cusp of being the first qualifier to join the co-host nations at the 2026 World Cup

Japan will become the first qualifier to join co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico at the 2026 World Cup if it beats Bahrain on Thursday

MARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for couple of weeks Min-Jae will be out for a couple of weeks due to an Achilles injury, coach Vincent Kompany said in the press conference. "Minjae Kim is carrying a bit of an injury. We hope it's no...

Impact Min-Jae will miss a couple of weeks due to an Achilles injury. The South Korean defender has started and played in all but three games this season and has been in solid form. His absence is a big blow, and Eric Dier will likely replace him in central defense until he recovers.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Min-Jae had three tackles (one won), 13 clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Min-Jae was very active in defense and also made a block. He has accumulated 19 clearances, nine tackles and six interceptions across his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores second goal of season Kim Min-Jae scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over SC Freiburg.

Impact Kim recorded just his second goal of the season and his third in his Bayern Munich career during Saturday's win. On the defensive end of things, the defender is averaging about 2.4 clearances per game while keeping six clean sheets in 18 league appearances during his second campaign in Germany.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores second goal of season Kim Min-Jae scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over SC Freiburg.

Impact Kim recorded just his second goal of the season and his third in his Bayern Munich career during Saturday's win. On the defensive end of things, the defender is averaging about 2.4 clearances per game while keeping six clean sheets in 18 league appearances during his second campaign in Germany.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Helps Bayern to clean sheet Kim made three interceptions, a tackle and a clearance during Saturday's 1-0 win over Gladbach.

Impact Kim was a part of the Bayern back four that kept a clean sheet Saturday tying for the team-high with three interceptions. The defender has combined for four tackles, seven interceptions and nine clearances over his last three starts.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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