"Kim Min-jae has not lived up to the hefty expectations placed on him since his €60m signing from SSC Napoli in 2023. After two seasons of mixed performances, Kim has struggled to cement his place in Vincent Kompany's Bayern side in the 2025/26 season, losing out to new signing, Jonathan Tah. However, the South Korean international may have just earned his starting berth back."
"One goal, an excellent goal-preventing recovery sprint and a clean sheet to wrap it all up was enough to earn Kim the man of the match award in Bayern's 3-1 victory against FC Köln . It is the first time since Bayern's 1-0 UEFA Champions League victory over Benfica in 2024 that the six foot three center-back has earned the honor."
Kim Min-jae has failed to meet expectations since his €60m move from SSC Napoli in 2023, delivering mixed performances across two seasons. The centre-back struggled to secure a regular place in Vincent Kompany's Bayern side in 2025/26, losing his starting spot to new signing Jonathan Tah. Against FC Köln he scored, executed a goal-preventing recovery sprint and helped keep a clean sheet, earning man-of-the-match — his first such honour since the 1-0 Champions League win over Benfica in 2024. Prior lack of form prompted transfer rumours; the recent display could mark a season-turning resurgence, and his nickname is 'The Monster'.
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