The 'Kim Min-jae abuse' controversy has surfaced.

Germany's 'Sport 1' reported on the 14th (KST), "Kim Min-jae has been tying up the Bayern Munich defense, sometimes making serious mistakes. Are we expecting too much from him? He has played 959 minutes out of 990 minutes in 11 Bundesliga games and all four UEFA Champions League matches, and he can't even recover on match day. How long will this situation continue?" he said, raising the issue of abuse.

"Kim Min-jae is nicknamed 'the monster'. It spread quickly after he won the Scudetto (Italian Serie A title) with Napoli last season. But the situation he faces in Munich represents a new challenge. He is the only one of the central defense trio who has been consistently fit. Matthias der Licht is out with a torn medial ligament in his right knee, while Dayo Upamecano has been dealing with a thigh injury until recently," he pointed out.

"Kim Min-jae is always playing. Because he has to. The only game he missed was against Prussia Münster in the DFB Pokal, where he was unable to recover from the fatigue that coach Thomas Tuchel deemed dangerous. Against Galatasaray in the UCL, he lost a sprint battle to Cedric Bakambu. Against Heerheim, he made a fatal pass. The situation facing Bayern is dangerous, but the question is whether there is an alternative in the face of a lack of options and a tight schedule. Kim Min-jae is also busy during the A-match period. South Korea takes on Singapore, then travels to Shenzhen to face China. A few hours later, on Friday evening, the team returns to Germany to face Cologne. All told, we've traveled 20,000 kilometers. At some point, even monsters get tired. Munich will have to think carefully about when to give them a break."

Kim made his professional debut with Jeonbuk Hyundai in the Korean K League. He was trusted by his coach, Choi Kang-hee, who was at the helm at the time. With a rookie's passion and a veteran's defense, he shook up the league and became part of the Jeonbuk dynasty. His next club was Beijing Guoan in the Chinese Super League, a league that was also dominant in China, where "yellow sand money" attracted superstars. Kim spent two seasons in the Chinese Super League, earning praise from Italian legend Fabio Cannavaro (Guangzhou Hengda).

Finally in Europe. Minjae Kim joined Fenerbahçe in the Turkkiye Superlig. The pressure of stepping onto the European stage for the first time and joining a top-ranked team in Turkkiye was overwhelming. After just one season in the league and the UEFA Europa League (UEL), Kim was in the big leagues. He joined Napoli in the Italian Serie A. It was a real test. In many ways, it was a true test. Kim was tasked with replacing club legend Kalidou Koulibaly in an Italian league known for its sophisticated defensive organization.

Amidst expectations and concerns, Kim proved himself to be the perfect fit. Under Luciano Spalletti's leadership, Kim was a stalwart in the Napoli goal with his uncompromising defense, reliable link-up play, and dedication. He was nicknamed the "Iron Pillar" and shook up the entire country. As a result, Napoli reached the top of Italy for the first time in 33 years since the Diego Maradona era. Kim was named the season's best defender, team of the year, and ESM (European Sports Media) team of the year, garnering attention in Italy and around the world.

After the end of the season, the transfer market was hot. The buyout was called a bargain sale. Kim Min-jae was valued at 60 million euros ($84.8 billion) by TransferMarkt. That's an 823% increase in just two years, considering he was valued at just €6.5 million when he joined Fenerbahçe in October 2021. The biggest clubs in the world, including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), were all chasing Kim. But it was Munich, who were the last to jump in, who finally signed the deal. The Bavarians were willing to pay a hefty €50 million (approximately KRW 707 million) for the player, and he became a part of their team.

In July, the Bavarians announced on their website that "Munich has signed Kim Min-jae. The 26-year-old South Korea international joins from Napoli on a five-year contract until June 30, 2028. He will wear the number 3 shirt." The official announcement read. On joining one of the world's biggest clubs, Kim said: "Munich is every player's dream. It's a new beginning for me. "My first goal is to play a lot of games, and I want to win as many trophies as possible," he said.

The Bavarians narrowly missed out on the Meisterschaft (German Bundesliga title) last season. They beat Dortmund in the league final to be crowned champions. It was a title that wouldn't have been possible if Mainz, led by Lee Jae-sung, hadn't caught Dortmund. A desperate Munich and coach Thomas Tuchel were busy in the summer transfer market. They added Kim Min-Jae at center back and Harry Kane up front to bolster their ranks.

Last month, Kim Min-jae had a double-whammy: First, he was ranked 22nd out of 30 nominees for the Ballon d'Or, football's highest honor, making him the highest-ranked center back in history.Kim Min-jae is the fourth Korean League player to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or, following Seol Ki-hyun (2002, Anderlecht), Park Ji-sung (2005, Manchester United), and Son Heung-min (2019, 2022, Tottenham Hotspur). It comes just two years after he made his European debut with Fenerbahçe in 2021. The 22nd-ranked Kim is also the first Asian defender to make the list, ahead of Josuco Gbardiol (25th), who finished third with Croatia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and Jubeng Dias (30th), who won the first-ever treble with Manchester City last season.

His price tag is 21st on the 30-man list. According to Transfermarkt, he is just below Kim Min-jae at 60 million euros (about 85.9 billion won). Andre Onana (40 million euros, about 57.3 billion won), Lionel Messi (35 million euros, about 50.1 billion won), Robert Lewandowski (30 million euros, about 42.9 billion won), and Antoine Griezmann (25 million euros, about 35.9 billion won). 카지노사이트가이드

The current record is 11th, achieved by Son Heung-min last year. A Ballon d'Or tier list shared by TransferMarkt also categorized Kim as not a realistic possibility. The names on the list are huge. He's up there with the likes of Bakayo Sakho, Jamal Moussaoui, Kvarachelia, and Karim Benzema, with no other faces mentioned. Currently, Kim is an irreplaceable resource for Bayern Munich. In the end, Kim was ranked 21st on the final list.

South Korean international Kim Min-jae has joined the ranks of the world class. Global soccer publication Score 90 highlighted the highest-ranked defenders nominated for the Ballon d'Or between 2003 and 2023. Fabio Cannavaro (No. 1 in 2006) is the most prominent example of a world-class defender who defined an era in football. Other legends include Paulo Maldini (3rd in 2003, 6th in 2005), Sergio Ramos (21st in 2008, 18th in 2012, 6th in 2017), Philipp Lahm (14th in 2013, 6th in 2014), and Virgil van Dijk (2nd in 2019, 16th in 2022).The world-class ranks also include Kim Min-jae (22nd in 2023).

He also won the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) International Player of the Year award. The AFC said: "Kim Min-jae was a standout performer in leading Napoli to the Italian Serie A title, which they last won in the 1989-90 season. He is the second South Korean player to win the award after Son Heung-min, who won in 2015, 2017 and 2019. Kim's stock has soared since his move from Beijing Guoan to Turkkiye Fenerbahçe in 2021. Less than a year later, he moved to Napoli. Napoli reached the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) for the first time ever, and Kim's presence was huge. While Napoli won the Scudetto (Italian Serie A title), Kim recorded 16 clean sheets, two goals, and two assists in 33 games. He was also instrumental in South Korea qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the 10th time in a row," he said, praising Kim's rise to world class.

However, Kim has faltered recently. He has been plagued by injuries at both Upamecano and Der Licht. He even had to play the full time against 3. VfB Stuttgart in the DFB-Pokal. Against Galatasaray, fatigue was evident. During the Bakambu goal, Kim Min-jae, who is no slouch in terms of speed, was heavy on his feet. Add to that the fact that Alfonso Davies overlapped high up the pitch and there was basically a large area of the defense to cover. Other than the goal, it was perfect. Key stats include 70 touches of the ball, 90% pass success rate (60 attempts - 56 successful), 50% long ball success rate (4 attempts - 2 successful), 4 clears, 1 interception, and 1 tackle. Soccer statistics outlet Couch Score gave Kim a 6.7 rating, while Footmob gave him a 7. Both gave him an average rating.

The game against Heidenheim, just before the A-match break, was a full 14 games in a row. Even a physically gifted player like Kim can get tired, and unlike Upamecano, who was substituted, Kim had to stay on the field. During that time, he conceded two embarrassing goals. The first was unavoidable due to a deflection of the ball, but the second came from a poor pass, so it's hard to avoid criticism. Football stats site Sofa Score gave Kim a 6.5 rating for his performance in the back four. This is the lowest score of the back four, along with Nusair Mazrouei, and the lowest for Munich after Mouna'el Neuer (6.3). Footmob gave him a 6.4. This was also the lowest score among the Munich backs.

While the pressure is on Kim Min-jae, rumors of a Jerome Boateng return have been circulating.Florian Plettenberg of Germany's Sky Sports and a well-known Munich source claimed an exclusive via social media, saying, "Munich are pushing for Boateng's return. They have made progress in negotiations with the free agent. The hierarchy also want Boateng. He is healthy and ready to return. No medical tests have been conducted yet. The next round of talks is scheduled for Sunday." But that too fell through.

There was also talk of signing Kane's best friend Dier. "Dier has been offered to Munich in the last few days," Plettenberg said. The possibility of playing center back and defensive midfielder was examined internally. Dier is going back and forth on the Munich board."Football London also reported that "Dier could be reunited with old teammate Kane in Munich. The Bavarians have been offered the chance to sign Dier and the board are understood to have discussed the possibility of playing him at center-back and midfield." This is further evidence that the Munich defense is shaky.

There have been concerns about A-match form before. At the time of the October A-Match, the German 'kicker' wrote: "Tuchel doesn't have many defensive options. Perhaps some Munich fans will be interested in the matchup between South Korea and Tunisia. Kim Min-jae is expected to play for the South Korean national team led by Jürgen Klinsmann. And nothing should happen until the next match against Vietnam. Munich's problems have been piling up lately. Especially on defense. Of Kim Min-jae, Upamecano, and Der Licht, only Kim Min-jae is still healthy."

The struggles don't end in Munich. Klinsmann has called up Kim ahead of matches against Singapore and China, both of which are below par. Klinsmann wants to use his best lineup for the Asian Cup, so rest is not an option. After the games against Singapore and China, the team will travel to Germany to begin their league schedule.