# Kim Min-jae — FIFA 2026 Player Profile

> The Monster. Kim Min-jae is Asia's best defender — a brick wall who dominates strikers with his strength, speed, and reading of the game.

**Country:** South Korea 🇰🇷  
**Club:** Bayern Munich  
**Position:** Center Back (Defender)  
**Squad number:** 3  
**Age:** 29  
**Height:** 190 cm   **Weight:** 88 kg  
**Preferred foot:** Right  
**Market value:** $60M  
**Overall rating:** 87/100  
**Canonical URL:** https://soccerportalx.com/tournament#spotlight

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## International Career

- **Caps:** 55
- **International goals:** 4
- **International assists:** 2

**World Cup history:** 2022: Round of 16 (key in dramatic Portugal upset) | 2026: Korea's rock

## Attributes (FIFA-style ratings)

- **Pace:** 78
- **Shooting:** 45
- **Passing:** 72
- **Dribbling:** 65
- **Defending:** 92
- **Physical:** 90

## Major Achievements

- Bundesliga Champion
- Serie A Best Defender
- Asian Player of Year
- Napoli Scudetto Winner

## Career Highlights

- Napoli Scudetto hero
- First Korean at Bayern Munich
- Serie A Best Defender award

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*Source: [SoccerPortalX](https://soccerportalx.com) — your FIFA 2026 World Cup destination.*