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Players like Kim Min-jae

CBFC Bayern München · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKim Min-jae's profile ↗

The players most similar to Kim Min-jae are Dean Huijsen, Jan Paul van Hecke, André Ramalho. Doppel rates Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, André Ramalho scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.

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About Kim Min-jae

Kim Min-jae is a ball-playing centre-back whose exceptional ability to distribute from the back sets him apart. With a Sofascore rating in the top 6% of his peers, he excels in touches and accurate final-third passes, showcasing his influence on build-up play. His aerial prowess further solidifies his defensive capabilities, while his impressive durability—missing no games in the last three seasons—highlights his reliability on the pitch.

Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Kim Min-jae

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Dean Huijsensimilar↗Bournemouth21€66m9385
2Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗Brighton & Hove Albion26€49m9284
3André Ramalhosimilar↗PSV Eindhoven34€800k9285
4Cristian Romerosimilar↗Tottenham Hotspur28€42m9283
5Maik Nawrockisimilar↗Hannover 9625€1.4m9184
6Albian Hajdarisimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim23€24m8983
7Kike Salassimilar↗Sevilla24€15m8982
8Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗RC Lens21€19m8983
9Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗FC Utrecht34€800k8982
10Piero Hincapiésimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen24€46m8883
11Leo Østigårdsimilar↗Genoa27€14m8882
12Ross Sykessimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise27€4.9m8886

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Kim Min-jae

1. Dean HuijsenBournemouth85/100

≈ 100% Kim Min-jae · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

2. Jan Paul van HeckeBrighton & Hove Albion84/100

≈ 100% Kim Min-jae · strong: Touches, Duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Touches /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating

3. André RamalhoPSV Eindhoven85/100

≈ 100% Kim Min-jae · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Kim Min-jae?

By Doppel's fit score, Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Kim Min-jae, with a 85/100 overall match. Jan Paul van Hecke and André Ramalho are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Kim Min-jae?

Yes. André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Kim Min-jae?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kim Min-jae's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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