Kim Ji-soo is retained at Brentford until June 2027. The 21-year-old defender earns £1,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Kim Ji-soo
Current Club: Brentford
🌍 South Korean
💰 Weekly Wage: £1,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Kim Ji-soo earns 98.0% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Kim Ji-soo is a South Korean defender on the books at Brentford, where he is developing as a composed, ball-playing centre-back. Born in December 2004, he made his name with K League side Seongnam, racking up 19 senior appearances before Brentford signed him for an undisclosed fee in July 2023, initially for their B team. His breakthrough year on the international stage was the 2023 U20 World Cup, where South Korea reached the semi-finals, beating France and Nigeria along the way, and his displays earned him a place in the tournament’s team of the tournament. Promoted to Brentford’s first-team squad ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, he made his Premier League debut as a substitute in a goalless draw with Brighton & Hove Albion in December 2024. Tied to the club on a contract running until June 2027, he is reported to earn around £1,000 a week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Kim Ji-soo's contract expire?
Kim Ji-soo's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Kim Ji-soo earn per week?
Kim Ji-soo earns approximately £1,000 per week.
Who does Kim Ji-soo play for?
Kim Ji-soo currently plays for Brentford.
What position does Kim Ji-soo play?
Kim Ji-soo plays as a defender.
How old is Kim Ji-soo?
Kim Ji-soo is 21 years old.
What is Kim Ji-soo's annual salary?
Annualised, Kim Ji-soo's basic salary is approximately £52,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £1,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Kim Ji-soo sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Kim Ji-soo can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2027.
How many months are left on Kim Ji-soo's contract?
Kim Ji-soo has approximately 10 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Kim Ji-soo's wage compare to other defenders?
Kim Ji-soo earns roughly 2% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Kim Ji-soo is paid 2% of the position average.
When was Kim Ji-soo born?
Kim Ji-soo was born on December 24, 2004, making the player 21 years old as of today.