What is Kim Min-Jae’s net worth, salary, transfer value and endorsements?

Kim min-jae is one of the best defenders in the league who plays for the Italian club Napoli. Here is everything you need to know about his net worth.

Kim Min-Jae in a file photo. Credits: Twitter/@en_sscnapoli
By ayush | May 27, 2023 | 3 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Kim Min-jae is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Napoli and South Korea national team. Kim was born on 15th November 1996 in Tongyeong. Kim started his youth football career with the football club of Tongyeong Elementary School. In July 2016, when he was sophomore, he dropped out of school to fulfill his dream of making his professional debut. Kim joined semi-professional club Gyeongju KHNP on 1 July 2016, and participated in the Korea National League from the middle of the 2016 season. Kim played 15 matches for KHNP until the end of the regular season, leading his team to the play-offs.

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On 29 January 2019, Kim transferred to Beijing Sinobo Guoan. With his impressive defensive performance, Kim went on to play an integral role in Beijing’s runner-up finish in the 2019 CSL Season. Kim received intensive attention from a wide range of European clubs as Tottenham Hotspur manager José Mourinho tried to recruit him but could not land the transfer at that time. Kim transferred to Fenerbahçe on 16 August 2021 with a transfer fee of €3 million and signed a 4-year contract. Kim won the most number of unclaimed balls and won the most tackles among Fenerbahçe defenders in his first match for Fenerbahçe. At the end of the 2021–22 season, International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES), FIFA 22 and Opta Sports selected Kim for the Süper Lig Team of the Season.

On 27 July 2022, Kim signed for Serie A club Napoli. During his first season playing for Napoli, Kim was an integral part of Napoli’s victory to its third Serie A title, the first one in nearly three decades. As a central defender, Kim has excellent physical attributes, notably his strength, speed, and flexibility. Kim has a strong predictive ability in defense, and can often start and finish plays when the team advances. Kim in his personal life as well is as good as he is on the pitch. In January 2021, Kim was appointed as an ambassador for the Purme Foundation. He decided to contribute to the rehabilitation of children with disabilities and donated 50 million. Kim continues to excel at both the club and international level, he represents the future of Korean football, captivating fans with his impressive performances and leaving an indelible mark on the sport.

Kim Min-Jae Net Worth

Kim Min-Jae has a net worth of 8 million dollars according to sportselite.com. He is one of the most promising defenders in the world right now.

Kim Min-Jae Salary

Kim Min-Jae on July 27, 2022 signed a contract with Napoli which earns him a whopping salary of 3 million euro annually which means he earns around 60k euros per week.

Kim Min-Jae Transfer Value

The Korean defender is valued at 35 million euro in the transfer market currently.

Kim Min-Jae Endorsements

  • Nike

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