'Kaiser' Kim Min-jae (29, Bayern Munich) saved Bayern Munich once again.

Bayern Munich won 3-1 against Augsburg in the '2024-2025 Bundesliga Round 28' held at WWK Arena in Augsburg, Germany, on the 5th. With 68 points, Munich (21 wins, 5 draws, 2 losses) is at the top of the league.

Kim Min-jae, who has a troublesome Achilles tendon, dealt with back pain and flu-like symptoms. Kim Min-jae endured the injuries and started, playing the full match. Partnering with Eric Dier as center backs, Kim Min-jae played a key role in Munich's defense.

There was a moment when Kim Min-jae shone. In the 45th minute of the second half, with Munich leading 3-1, Kim Min-jae overcame a goal-scoring crisis. Dier made a mistake during the defensive process, giving the opponent a chance in front of the goal. Kim Min-jae quickly closed in, obstructing the shot and delivering a crucial defensive play.

Kim Min-jae showed leadership by signaling to his fellow defenders to concentrate. On this day, Kim Min-jae recorded a passing accuracy of 94% (77 attempts). He won 3 out of 5 aerial duels. With 1 interception, 4 clearances, and 1 successful ball steal, it demonstrates Kim Min-jae's exceptional defending.

The soccer site 'Footmob' rated Kim Min-jae at 7.7. This was the second-best rating among defenders, following Stanisic's 8.1.

After the match, the German 'Bavarian Football Works' awarded Kim Min-jae the 'Kaiser,' given to the player with the most outstanding performance.

The newspaper noted, 'Kim Min-jae took on the responsibility of leading the defenders despite his injuries. Kim Min-jae perfectly fulfilled his role,' referring to him as the Kaiser.

Munich's defense is in disarray due to injuries. Dayot Upamecano and Alphonso Davies returned to Munich with injuries during the international match period. In particular, Davies is out for the season with a torn knee ligament. Moreover, Ito Hitoki, who was substituted in the match against St. Pauli, is also out for at least 3 months.

In such circumstances, Kim Min-jae's fighting spirit shines even brighter.

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