World's Best Centerback Recognized by FIFA, Bayern Munich Turn Kim Min-jae's Strength into a Weakness
World's Best Centerback Recognized by FIFA, Bayern Munich Turn Kim Min-jae's Strength into a Weakness
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Kim Min-jae, who was recognized as Europe's top center back until the middle of the 2024-25 season, could not overcome the overwork.
Bayern Munich drew 2-2 in the second leg of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals against Inter Milan in Milan, Italy, on the 17th. Bayern Munich failed to advance to the Champions League semifinals due to the draw, while losing 1-2 to Inter Milan in the first leg of the last quarterfinal.
Kim Min-jae also played for 65 minutes as he replaced Guerreiro in the 20th minute of the second half, while he also started in Inter Milan. Bayern Munich allowed back-to-back goals to Lautaro Martinez in the 13th minute of the second half and Pavard in the 16th minute of the second half, while a number of German local media criticized Kim Min-jae for showing lethargy in the aerial ball competition. Bayern Munich's defenders Upamecano, Davis and Ito were ruled out for the season one after another due to injuries last month, and Kim Min-jae is constantly playing in a situation where he is not in normal condition.
Bayern Munich coach Kompany said at a press conference after the Inter Milan match, "Kim Min-jae was the best defender in Naples, but not in Bayern Munich," adding, "Everyone has their own opinions and I don't agree with that story. "Kim Min-jae will help us win the title this season," Kim said. "Kim Min-jae won in Italy and will now win in Germany. We will unite. We will keep it until the end of this season."
German media FCB Inside said, "Kim Min-jae has been suffering from injury for several months and is currently struggling due to his poor performance. The reason for Kim's decline in performance is that he has been suffering from constant pain since October last year. After months without proper recovery, he eventually developed into tendonitis. The result is obviously remarkable. Kim Min-jae often fails to show his usual performance at important moments. What stands out in particular is his poor jumping ability. Kim Min-jae cannot jump as high as he can."
Kim Min-jae's ability to cope with the air ball was pointed out in both the 29th round of the Bundesliga against Dortmund in the 2024-25 season and the second round of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals against Inter Milan in the 2024-25 season on the 17th.
The International Sports Research Center (CIES) under FIFA in January selected and announced 100 players with the best aerial ball capability among center backs around the world. Kim Min-jae was recognized for his ability to cope with the world's best aerial ball by ranking second in aerial ball capability among center backs around the world after Van Dyke (Liverpool). On the other hand, his ability to replace aerial balls along with the Achilles tendon problem has been pointed out for the last two consecutive games.
FIFA CIES selected and announced the top 10 center backs in the world based on their performance in the 2024-25 season in November last year, and Kim Min-jae was ranked No. 1 among the top 10 center backs in the world. FIFA CIES evaluated Kim Min-jae's performance higher than those of Diaz (Man City), Van Dyke (Liverpool), and Militão (Real Madrid).
German media Sport said on the 16th, "There are rumors that Bayern Munich is ready to transfer Kim Min-jae after the end of this season," adding, "Kim Min-jae is known to have a buyout clause of more than 100 million euros (about 161.1 billion won)." 카지노 The media outlet said, "Bayern Munich is not willing to transfer Kim Min-jae, but is willing to negotiate if an attractive offer is made. Kim Min-jae is not a non-transfer player. Bayern Munich wants at least 55 million euros to 60 million euros for Kim's transfer fee. Bayern Munich will start negotiations only if the club that wants to recruit Kim makes an offer of 55 million euros or more. There will be no negotiations for Kim's transfer if the transfer fee is less than 55 million euros. A number of clubs are considering recruiting Kim."