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 (8 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Kim Ji-soo earns 98.1% below the average defender wage of £51,446/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 9 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 £51,446 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.