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Kim Ji-soo (Korean: 김지수; born 24 December 2004) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Brentford.




Club career






= Seongnam FC

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Kim joined the youth academy of Seongnam FC and worked his way up their youth categories. On 7 February 2022, he signed his first semi-professional contract with the club ahead of the 2022 K League 1 season. In doing so, he became the club's first ever semi-pro player, as well as their youngest registered player in the league that season. On 18 October 2022, he was registered as a fully professional player. He made 19 appearances in his debut season with Seongnam, earning interest from clubs abroad.




= Brentford

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On 26 June 2023, Kim joined Premier League club Brentford for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year contract with the club, with an option for an additional year, and being assigned to the B team. During a season at the B team, he was on the list of senior squad in eight Premier League matches, but did not make his senior debut.
On 7 June 2024, Kim was officially promoted to the senior team, becoming the first-ever Korean centre-back to be affiliated to a Premier League club.




International career


Kim is a youth international of South Korea, and played in the 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup and 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He became one of the most notable players in the latter competition after helping his team reach the semi-finals.
In August 2023, Kim received his first call-up to the South Korea senior national team by head coach Jürgen Klinsmann, for two friendly matches against Wales and Saudi Arabia.




Style of play


Kim is a centre-back who has power, height and quick feet. He is able to score, and can play with both feet. He has been frequently compared to Kim Min-jae in his country due to his playing style.




Career statistics


As of match played 17 September 2024




Honours


Individual

K League All-Star: 2022




Notes






References






External links


Kim Ji-soo at Brentford F.C.
Kim Ji-soo at Premier League
Kim Ji-soo at Soccerway

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