Kim Min-jae (Korean: 김민재; born 15 November 1996) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the South Korea national team. Considered one of the best defenders in the world, Kim is known for his strength, aggressive defending and ability to read opponents.
Early life[edit]
Kim was born in Tongyeong.[5] Both of his parents are former athletes and his brother was also a footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Myongji University [ko].
Kim embarked on his youth football career with the football club of Tongyeong Elementary School. He later transferred to Gaya Elementary School in Haman and graduated from there. He entered Yeoncho Middle School and Suwon Technical High School [ko] which has produced many international footballers such as Park Ji-sung.
After he graduated from high school in 2015, he went on to Yonsei University [ko]. In July 2016, when he was a sophomore, he dropped out of school to fulfill his dream of making his professional debut, although Yonsei University tried to dissuade him.
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