Kim Min-jae is retained at Bayern Munich until June 2028. The 29-year-old defender earns £230,769 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Kim Min-jae
Current Club: Bayern Munich
🌍 South Korean/Korean
💰 Weekly Wage: £230,769/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Kim Min-jae earns 350.1% above the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Minjae Kim (or Kim Min-jae) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender (centre-back) for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the South Korea national team. He was born in Tongyeong, South Korea.
Minjae joined FC Bayern from Napoli in the summer of 2023. He won the Serie A title with Napoli in 2022/23. He has previously played for Fenerbahce, Beijing Guoan, and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.
Additionally, Minjae was named Defender of the Season in Serie A in 2022/23. His tough-tackling nature has earned him the nickname “Monster.”
At international level, Minjae has represented South Korea at various youth levels, including at under-20 and under-23 levels. He made his debut for the South Korea national senior team in 2017.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Kim Min-jae's contract expire?
Kim Min-jae's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Kim Min-jae earn per week?
Kim Min-jae earns approximately £230,769 per week.
Who does Kim Min-jae play for?
Kim Min-jae currently plays for Bayern Munich.
What position does Kim Min-jae play?
Kim Min-jae plays as a defender.
How old is Kim Min-jae?
Kim Min-jae is 29 years old.
What is Kim Min-jae's annual salary?
Annualised, Kim Min-jae's basic salary is approximately £11,999,988 per year (gross weekly wage of £230,769 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Kim Min-jae sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Kim Min-jae can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2027, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2028.
How many months are left on Kim Min-jae's contract?
Kim Min-jae has approximately 22 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2028. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Kim Min-jae's wage compare to other defenders?
Kim Min-jae earns roughly 4.50x the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Kim Min-jae is paid 4.50x the position average.
When was Kim Min-jae born?
Kim Min-jae was born on November 15, 1996, making the player 29 years old as of today.