South Korean/Korean Footballers
Retained List tracks 1 South Korean/Korean footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £230,769. Kim Min-jae currently leads as the highest-paid South Korean/Korean player at £230,769/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kim Min-jae | Bayern Munich | Defender | 29 | June 2028 | £230,769 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid South Korean/Korean footballer?
Kim Min-jae is the highest-paid South Korean/Korean footballer on Retained List, earning £230,769 per week at Bayern Munich.
How many South Korean/Korean players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 1 senior South Korean/Korean footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of South Korean/Korean players?
The 1 South Korean/Korean players in our database earn a combined £230,769 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £11,999,988.
Which clubs employ the most South Korean/Korean players?
Club concentration varies by league and recruitment cycle. Filter the contract tracker by club, or scan the table above for the most common employers of South Korean/Korean players.
Does this list include dual-nationality South Korean/Korean players?
Players are tagged by the nationality recorded on their primary registration. Dual-national players appear under the nationality used by their senior international career, where applicable.