Kim Min-jae (footballer)

Kim Min-jae
Personal information
Full name Kim Min-jae
Date of birth (1996-11-15) 15 November 1996
Place of birth Tongyeong, South Korea
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Playing position Centre-back
Club information
Current team
 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Number 3
Youth career
2012–2014 Suwon Technical High School
2015–2016 Yonsei University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Gyeongju KHNP 17 (0)
2017– Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 29 (2)
National team‡
2014 South Korea U20 2 (0)
2016–2018 South Korea U23 8 (0)
2017– South Korea 9 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of January 13, 2018
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of October 12, 2018
Kim Min-jae
Hangul 김민재
Hanja 金敏在
Revised Romanization Gim Minjae
McCune–Reischauer Kim Minchae

Kim Min-jae (Hangul: 김민재; Hanja: 金敏在; [kim.min.dzɛ]; born 15 November 1996), nicknamed "Monster", is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and the South Korea national football team.

Kim was born in Tongyeong and played youth football with Suwon Technical High School and Yonsei University before starting his professional career with Gyeongju KHNP in 2016. The next year, Kim moved to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

Kim has won 7 caps with the South Korea national team.

Club career

Youth career

Born in Tongyeong, Kim started his youth football career with Tongyeong Elementary School football club.[2] He later transferred to Gaya Elementary School in Haman County and graduated from there. He entered Yeoncho Middle School and Suwon Technical High School which has produced many international footballers such as Park Ji-sung and Kim Sun-Min.[3] After he graduated from high school in 2015, he went on to Yonsei University. In July 2016, when he was sophomore, he dropped out of school to fulfill his dream of making his professional debut, although Yonsei University tried to dissuade him.[4]

Gyeongju KHNP

On 1 July 2016, Kim joined Gyeongju KHNP during the first additional registration for new players in the Korea National League.[5] On 8 July 2016, Kim made his debut for Gyeongju KHNP against Busan Transportation Corporation in the Korea National League. In the game, he was included in starting line-up and played as full 90 minutes, being shown a yellow card.[6] For four months from, July to October, Kim played fifteen regular league games as a starter and full-time player, picking up three yellow cards.[7] Gyeongju KHNP advanced to the championship play-off round. On 2 November 2016, when championship play-off quarter-final game between Gyeongju KNHP and Changwon City takes place, Kim was put on the starting line-up and played for 78 minutes.[8] Gyeongju KHNP defeated Changwon 2–0 in the game. On 5 November 2016, in the semi-final, Kim played for full-time, as Gyeongju KHNP failed to advance to final.[9]

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

2017 season

On 22 December 2016, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors announced that Kim Min-jae joins Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on a free.[10] During the winter pre-season training camps in Dubai Choi Kang-hee expressed his expectancy about him.[11] Kim received back number 3, which Kim Hyung-il had used. On 5 March 2017, Kim made his debut for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in Jeolla derby against Jeonnam Dragons in the first round of the 2017 K League Classic. Kim played for full-time and Jeonbuk Hyundai defeated Jeonnam Dragons 2–1.[12] On 25 June 2017, Kim made his debut goal for his career against Daegu FC in the 16th round of the 2017 K League Classic. With 12 minutes remaining and 2–1 down, Kim calmly slotted home, converting a corner from Kim Jin-su.[13] On 19 August 2017, Kim scored his second goal for 2017 season against Gwangju FC in the 27th round of the 2017 K League Classic. Hooking home a mid-range shot with his left foot, Kim made the headed goal at the 31st minute.[14] On 20 September 2017 in the 27th round match of the 2017 K League Classic against Sangju Sangmu, Kim was ousted from the game for warnings accumulated at the 40th minute.[15] On 15 October 2017, it turned out that Kim suffered a semilunar valve injury and for this reason Kim had to have surgery in Japan, being unable to play remaining games of the season.[16] Kim played 29 games, scoring two goals, being shown nine yellow cards and one red card during this season. With his performance, he was awarded the K League Young Player of the Year and nominated for a part of the K League Best XI.[17][18]

2018 season

The first game of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in 2018 was 2018 AFC Champions League group stage match against Kashiwa Reysol on 13 February 2018. It was Kim's AFC Champions League debut. The first half ended as Kashiwa's two goal leading, but Jeonbuk scored three goals without losing any point at the second half.[19] On 18 March 2018, Kim scored first goal of this season against FC Seoul in 2018 K League Classic 3rd round. Included starting line-up, Kim showed strong defense and headed opening goal from a corner kick by Lee Jae-sung, which made him awarded MVP of this round.[20] From 5th round to 7th round Kim was named on Best XI of the round in a row. During this period, Jeonbuk's defense line including Kim didn't lose a goal.[21] And this cleen sheet records lasted to 10th round against Suwon Samsung Bluewings on 29 April. On 18 April 2018, Jeonbuk defeated Kitchee SC by 3–0 at the last game of 2018 AFC Champions League group stage and set the seal on advancing to round of 16, finishing atop Group E. Kim played 5 games of the group matches, playing full-time.[22] It was nine games that Jeonbuk consecutively lost no points and ten games won including AFC Champions League games.[23] On 2 May 2018, the 11st league round against Daegu FC, Kim was injured in the progress of blocking Park Byeong-hyun's shot. It was hairline crack in calfbone that Kim suffered.[24]

International career

On 14 August 2017, Kim Min-jae was named in South Korea's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification against Iran national football team and Uzbekistan national football team.[25] On 31 August 2017, Kim made his international debut against Iran in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification. Being named in starting line-up, Kim showed great performance until he was substituted with six minutes remaining by Kim Ju-young. During the match, Saeid Ezatolahi was kicked out of the game when he stepped on Kim's head.[26] On 5 September 2017, Kim played for full-time against Uzbekistan.[27] In this two games that Kim Min-jae took part in, South Korea kept a clean sheet. After these matches, South Korea had qualified for nine consecutive FIFA World Cups.[28] Until 3 February 2018, when the friendly match between South Korea and Latvia was held, South Korea didn't allow opponents to score any goal while Kim is in the field. On 24 March 2018, Kim scored an own goal against Northern Ireland. In the game, at the 19th minute, Northern Ireland got a free kick around penalty arc out of Kim Min-jae's foul. Three players were around the ball, George Saville, Jamie Ward, and Oliver Norwood. Saville ran away from the ball and stood on the edge of the wall, which Ward ran past to receive a pass from Norwood before delivering a low cross that Kim inadvertently turned into the top corner of his own net.[29] On 14 May 2018, Shin Tae-yong announced preliminary squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup, which Kim was ruled out as because of his injury.[30][31]

Career statistics

Club

As of 4 July 2018
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Gyeongju KHNP 2016 Korea National League 17000–170
Total 1700000170
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 2017 K League 1 29200–292
2018 1110050161
Total 4030050453
Career total 5730050623

International

As of matches played 12 October 2018.[32]
National teamYearAppsGoals
South Korea201720
201870
Total90

Honours

Club

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors:

International

South Korea U23

Individual

Early life

Kim was born in Tongyeong, South Korea.[33] His father was a judoka, his mother was an athlete and his brother is also a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Myongji University.[34][35]

References

  1. ↑ "DF No.3 김민재". Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC Official Website. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "축구선수 김민재, 그는 누구…'어릴 적부터 두각을 드러낸 특급 신인'" [Footballer Kim Min=jae, Who is he?...‘Super Rookie who has distinguished himself since he was young']. topstarnews (in Korean). 6 September 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  3. ↑ "김호곤 기술위원장 특별관리 받는 '촌놈' 김민재" [Kim Min-jae, hillbilly, who receive special management from technical chief Kim Ho-gon]. Goal.com (in Korean). 3 September 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  4. ↑ "살아난 베테랑 염기훈 … 미래를 밝힌 신성 김민재 살아난 베테랑 염기훈 … 미래를 밝힌 신성 김민재" [The veteran Yeom Ki-hun who regains form...New rising star Kim Min-jae who brighten Korean soccer in the future]. Jungang (in Korean). 7 September 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  5. ↑ "올림픽 대표 출신 김민재 지언학, 실업 리그로" [Kim Min-jae and Ji Eon-hak in South Korea Olympic football team transferred to Gyeongju KHNP in Korea National League]. FootballJournal (in Korean). 30 June 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  6. ↑ "Gyeongju HNP vs. Busan Transportation – 8 July 2016". Us.soccerway.com. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  7. ↑ "Kim Mi-jae". n-league.net. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  8. ↑ "[내셔널리그]경주한수원, 4강 PO서 창원시청 제압" [Gyeongju KHNP defeated Changwon in the championship play-off quarter-final]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). 2 November 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  9. ↑ "[내셔널리그]울산미포조선, 경주한수원 꺾고 챔프전 진출" [Ulsan Dolphins advanced to final, defeating Gyeongju KHNP]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). 6 November 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  10. ↑ "亞 챔피언 전북, 올대 출신 김민재 등 신인 6명과 계약" [AFC Champions League depending champion Jeonbuk signs six new players including Kim Min-jae]. Nocut news (in Korean). 22 December 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  11. ↑ ""이재성2 나온 것 같다" 최강희, 신인 김민재 극찬" ["It seems that there's the sceond Lee Jae-sung" Choi Kang-hee praised highly Kim Min-jae]. OSEN (in Korean). 1 February 2018. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  12. ↑ "[클래식 1R] '김진수-김신욱 골' 전북, 전남에 2–1승… 호남더비 7경기 무패" ['Kim Jin-su – Kim Shin-wook scored' Jeonbuk Hyundai defeated Jeonnam 2–1]. sportalkorea (in Korean). 5 March 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  13. ↑ "'김민재 데뷔골' 전북, 대구와 '혈전' 2–2 무승부" ['Kim Min-jae's debut goal' The match between Jeonbuk ad Daegu resulted in a 2–2 draw]. OSEN (in Korean). 25 June 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  14. ↑ "'김민재·이승기 연속골' 전북, 광주에 역전승" ['Kim Min-jae and Lee Seung-ki scored' Jeonbuk came from behind to win against Gwangju]. Joynews24 (in Korean). 19 August 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  15. ↑ "프로 첫 퇴장, 아프지만 배운 게 많았을 김민재" [First banned, Kim may develop]. Best Eleven (in Korean). 20 September 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  16. ↑ "김민재, 반월판 부상으로 시즌 아웃… 수술 위해 日 출국" [Kim suffered a semilunar valve injury and left to Japan due to surgery]. sportalkorea (in Korean). 15 October 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  17. ↑ "[K리그 대상] '신인상' 김민재, "전북에 와서 성장할 수 있었다"" ['K League Young Player of the Year' Kim Min-jae "I was able to grow because of Jeonbuk Hyundai"]. Best Eleven (in Korean). 20 November 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  18. ↑ "'조현우-김민재-염기훈-조나탄' 클래식 베스트11 발표" ['Cho Hyun-woo Kim Min-jae Yeom Ki-hun Jonathan' K League Classic Best XI]. Newsen (in Korean). 20 November 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  19. ↑ "Matchday One – Group E: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 3–2 Kashiwa Reysol". AFC. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  20. ↑ "'괴물 수비수' 김민재, K리그1 3라운드 MVP 선정" ['Monster Defender' Kim Min-jae was selected as K League 1 3rd round MVP]. Inter Football (in Korean). 21 March 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  21. ↑ "김민재, 7라운드까지 라운드 베스트일레븐에 다섯 번 선정...3회 연속" [Kim Min-jae was selected as K League 1 Best XI of round five times in seven rounds, three in a row]. OSEN (in Korean). 20 April 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  22. ↑ "[ACL] '교체의 힘' 전북, 킷치에 3–0 승리…1위로 16강 진출" [[ACL] 'Power of Substitution' Jeonbuk beated Kitchee by 3–0...advanced to round of 16 as the 1st in Group E]. Sportal Korea (in Korean). 18 April 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  23. ↑ "'9연승+8G 무실점+홈 전승' 전북의 기록 도전은 계속된다" ['Winning ten games in a row, Losing no points in nine games in a row, and Winning all the home games' Jeonbuk's record challenge keeps going]. Inter Football (in Korean). 1 May 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  24. ↑ "전북 국대 수비수 김민재 정강이 실금, 러시아W 출전 비상" [Kim Min-jae, the national team defender, suffers hairline crack in calfbone so he might not be able to go Russia World Cup]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). 2 May 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  25. ↑ "'이동국 발탁' 신태용호, 이란-우즈벡전 소집 명단 발표" [Lee Dong-gook was selected, Shin Tae-yong announced South Korea national football team roster]. KFA (in Korean). 14 August 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  26. ↑ "'거물'의 등장 알린 이란전, 김민재의 놀라운 데뷔" [Kim Min-jae's amazing debut against Iran]. Nocut News (in Korean). 31 August 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  27. ↑ "'무실점' 신태용호 최고수확, DF 김민재 발굴" ['Clean Sheet' South Korea's best harvest, DF Kim Min-jae]. Sports Today (in Korean). 5 September 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
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  31. ↑ "Shin selects 28-man World Cup roster". Korea Joogang Daily. 15 May 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
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  33. ↑ "통영 횟집 아들 김민재, 한국축구 '괴물'이 되다" [Kim Min-jae, son of the sushi restaurant in Tongyeong, becomes 'MONSTER' in South Korean football]. 주간경향 (in Korean). 27 September 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  34. ↑ "홍명보+최진철… 21세 '괴물 수비수'" [Hong Myung-bo+Choi Jin-cheul... 21-year-old 'MONSTER DEFENDER']. dongA (in Korean). 10 August 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  35. ↑ "[인터뷰] 대표팀 데뷔전은 제외한, 김민재 이야기" [[Interview] Story about Kim Min-jae except his debut for nstional team]. FOOTBALLIST (in Korean). 19 September 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
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