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My Take
To me, Kim Min-jae embodies the quiet dignity of a great defender. Standing 190 cm and hailing from the seaside town of Tongyeong, he climbed an extraordinary ladder: from a semi-pro side to Jeonbuk, then Beijing, Turkey, Napoli, and finally Bayern Munich. Center-backs rarely get the glory strikers do, but I admire players who hold the line and let others shine. Being named South Korean Footballer of the Year confirms what the eye already sees. He represents Asian football at the highest level, and there is something deeply reassuring about watching a man you can build a defense around.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Min-jae
- Name (Japanese)
- 金玟哉
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- November 15, 1996 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
- Origin
- Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 190 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- South Korean Footballer of the Year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kiminjae3/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%87%91%E7%8E%9F%E5%93%89
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Min-jae born?
Born November 15, 1996 (age 29).
Where is Kim Min-jae from?
Kim Min-jae is from Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang, South Korea.
What does Kim Min-jae do?
Kim Min-jae works as association football player.
How tall is Kim Min-jae?
Kim Min-jae is 190 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.