Kim Min-jae

Professional footballer, Serie A defender

Kim Min-jae - Professional footballer, Serie A defender
Born

November 15th, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

South Korea

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A professional footballer recognized for contributions in defense, primarily played for Frosinone and later joined Napoli in Serie A. Achieved acclaim for strong defensive skills and tactical awareness on the field. Represented the South Korean national team and participated in international competitions, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Played for Napoli, winning Serie A title

Represented South Korea in the 2022 FIFA World Cup

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