Min-jae Kim

Kim (knee) played 28 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 5-0 victory over Trinidad & Tobago, confirming his return to full fitness and putting him on track to start and lead South Korea's back three at the World Cup.

Analysis: Kim had missed Bayern Munich's season finale against Koln with a minor knee issue, but his appearance in the friendly is a clean bill of health heading into the tournament. The experienced center-back ended the club season with two goal involvements, 80 clearances and 25 Bundesliga appearances and will now shift his full attention to the World Cup with South Korea, where he is expected to be the defensive cornerstone as the Taegeuk Warriors open their Group A campaign against Czechia on June 11 in Guadalajara.

May 16, 2026

Out of season finale

Kim is not in the squad for Saturday's season finale against Koln due to a minor knee issue.

Analysis: Kim misses out on short notice and while the injury is not considered serious, there's no reason to risk it with the league title locked for multiple weeks. The center back ends the year making 19 starts across 25 Bundesliga appearances making 80 clearances and chipping in with two goal involvements. Kim will look to gain full fitness ahead of the World Cup campaign with South Korea.

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