Kim Min-jae - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€46.00M

Height

188cm

Weight

78kg

Nationality

Korea Republic

Next League Match

Freiburg vs Bayern München (A)

25 January 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

64.3%

3+ Goals:

44.6%

Clean Sheet:

29.5%

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Kim Min-jae Scout Report

Kim Min-jae, a stalwart protector of Bayern Munich's last line of defense, stands out in recent scout reports. Throughout the 2023-2024 Bundesliga season, he demonstrated his proficiency as a center back, especially noticeable in his exceptional interceptions and ball recovery skills, solidifying him amongst the top performers in those areas. His most striking capabilities resided in his overall role in possession, evidenced by his stature in the top echelons for touches. Foiling offensive thrusts from the opposition, Kim seems to have a natural inclination for winning aerial duels, where he impressively outperformed most competitors. Equally remarkable is his knack for winning full-out duels. He further capitalizes on these takeovers with superb ball retention, often emerging from tussles with firm command of the ball. His astute understanding of the game has enabled him to seamlessly oscillate between defense and midfield positions, evident in his substantial touches in the midfield third. Such fluidity might reflect his Korean upbringing, where versatility is a prized trait. As part of Kim's comprehensive player stats analysis, we must also note his flaws, such as over-aggression, which might be the root of his relatively frequent fouls and yellow cards. Additionally, his forays into the discipline of chance creation leave room for improvement. Though not a usual demographic in attacking stats, Kim's assists per 90 indicate an untapped potential for transitioning into an attack initiator. Despite his defensive role, it is evident Kim could be a crucial component of Bayern Munich's offensive game as well.

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Kim Min-jae Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Min-Jae Kim took 4 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.7, averaging 0.17 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 1 goals from 3 shots. A 33.33% conversion rate. 0.21 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.