Kim Min-jae

Awards & Honours

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Kim Min-jae's career is marked by consistent excellence and historic firsts. He was the most expensive Asian player in history when Bayern Munich paid €50 million for him in 2023. He played a pivotal role in Napoli's first Serie A title in 33 years, earning the league's Best Defender award. His achievements have made him a national hero in South Korea.

AwardsKim Min-jae has won numerous honors, including the Serie A Best Defender award for 2022–23, the AFC Asian International Player of the Year in 2023, and K League 1 Young Player of the Year in 2017. He has been named in the Süper Lig Team of the Season and the Serie A Team of the Season, and has won league titles in South Korea, Italy, and Germany.

Honours & Distinctions

Most expensive Asian footballer in history

Bayern Munich transfer·2023

Transferred for €50 million, surpassing the previous record.

Military service exemption

2018 Asian Games·2018

Awarded gold medal with South Korea, granting exemption.

AFC Asian Cup Best Defender

AFC·2023

Recognized for performances at the 2023 Asian Cup.

Rankings & Lists

#Selected

UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season

UEFA·2023

#Shortlisted

IFFHS Men's World Team shortlist

IFFHS·2023

Records & Feats

Most expensive Asian footballer in history

Transfer Record·2023

Transferred to Bayern Munich for €50 million in July 2023, surpassing the previous record.

Most expensive Asian defender in Serie A history

Transfer Record·2022

Signed by Napoli for approximately €18 million in 2022.