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Clears suspension Kim has served his Champions League suspension in Wednesday's match against PSV and is available going forward.

Impact Kim will aim to bounce back for the final stages of the continental competition and could be a regular element of his team's rotation alongside Jonathan Tah and Dayot Upamecano. The Korean defender is averaging 4.1 clearances and 1.2 interceptions per game over his last 10 starts across all competitions.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in UCL game Kim received a red card in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Union SG.

Impact Kim was booked once in each half, which forced him to leave early in his team's victory midweek. The center-back will consequently be banned for the final league phase game versus PSV. Meanwhile, he'll look to play a role in Bundesliga matchups, and his replacement in the European competition could be either Hiroki Ito or Dayot Upamecano (illness), depending on the latter's status.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern beats Cologne and sets a record after smoke stops play in Bundesliga

Seventeen-year-old Lennart Karl’s fourth Bundesliga goal of a breakout season has helped Bayern Munich to a 3-1 win at Cologne in the Bundesliga

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Nets in return from injury Kim scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking a shot, making an interception and seven clearances during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Koln.

Impact Kim found the back of the net in the 71st minute scoring Bayern's second goal while leading the team in clearances. The goal was the first of the season for the defender as he returned from a two-match absence due to a hamstring injury in the win.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Receives start Kim (thigh) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Koln.

Impact Kim is with the team and not dealing with his thigh injury any longer, with the defender fit for the starting XI immediately after the issues. He is more of a rotational option in the defense despite starting in seven of his 10 appearances, typically filling in for Jonathan Tah and Dayot Upamecano.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back against Koln Kim (thigh) was spotted in team training on Tuesday and should be back available for Wednesday's clash against Koln, the club posted.

Impact Kim missed the last two games due to a thigh injury but was spotted in team training on Tuesday, suggesting he should be available again for Wednesday's clash against the Goats. The center-back has mainly been a rotational option this season for Bayern and will likely remain so, with numerous rumors linking him to a move in the coming months.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out with thigh injury Kim is out for Sunday's match against Wolfsburg due to a thigh injury, according to his club.

Impact Kim is on the sidelines Sunday and is not an option, with the defender dealt a thigh injury that is too much to play. This will make it a second straight absence for the defender, having to go without one of their rotational options. The club turns to Jonathan Tah and Dayot Upamecano to start, their typical center-backs, with Kim more of a rotational piece.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in friendly Kim (knee) played 45 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's friendly against Wolfsburg.

Impact Kim was suffering from a knee injury ahead of the break but has used that time to recover, with the defender getting some time in a friendly. He has started infix of his nine appearances this season, serving in more of a rotational role off the bench this campaign.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Suffers knee injury Kim is out for Sunday's match against Heidenheim due to a knee injury, according to his club.

Impact Kim is heading into the winter break injured, as the defender has some knee issues that have kept him sidelined. The good news for the club is this could be a cautious move with the break on the horizon, not wanting to risk his fitness. He has started in seven of his 14 appearances this campaign, more of a rotational role for the club.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late Harry Kane penalty bails out blundering Bayern Munich against bottom-of-the-table Mainz as 17-year-old sensation Lennart Karl shines again

Rock bottom Mainz were mightily close to shocking Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena before a late Harry Kane penalty rescued a fortunate po...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • goal

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DECEMBER 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Available Saturday Kim (knock) is available for Saturday's trip to Frankfurt, according to manager Vincent Kompany.

Impact Kim is an option for Saturday's trip to Frankfurt, after picking up a knock against Pafos in the Champions League. He still went the full 90 in that match, so it was never expected to be a serious concern. It's unclear if Kim will be fit enough to start Saturday or if he's going to be rotated as he has been earlier in the season.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Harry Kane really wants the Ballon d'Or! Bayern Munich tear apart Champions League newcomers Pafos as Nicolas Jackson scores first goals since Chelsea loan

Harry Kane increased his goals tally to 17 in the 2025-26 campaign with a brace, while Michael Olise starred with two assists as Bayern Muni...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • goal

Harry Kane really wants the Ballon d'Or! Bayern Munich tear apart Champions League newcomers Pafos as Nicolas Jackson scores first goals since Chelsea loan

Cheers to Oktoberfest as Bremen hopes to capitalize on Bayern hangover in Bundesliga

Bayern Munich will be hoping Oktoberfest doesn’t upset its record start to the Bundesliga when Werder Bremen visits

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Another Kane hat trick as Bayern beats Hoffenheim for Bundesliga record start

Harry Kane has scored his second hat trick of the season to steer Bayern Munich to a 4-1 win at Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Assists as substitute Kim had an assist with his lone chance created while making two clearances during Friday's 6-0 win over Leipzig.

Impact Kim entered the match in the 67th minute and set up Harry Kane for Bayern's final goal in the 77th. The defender had no assists last campaign and is halfway to his goal involvement total after one match.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench vs. PSG Kim (Achilles) was an unused sub in the 2-0 loss to PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals Saturday.

Impact Kim was part of the bench and could've seen time had Bayern had to protect the lead late in the game, but that never happened. The defender should be ready to go for the 2025/26 season and figures to be a regular at the back once again. Kim recorded 40 starts between the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League in the 2024/25 campaign.

JULY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not rushed to return Kim (Achilles) needs time to integrate into the match squad after his long-term injury, coach Vincent Kompany said in a press conference. "When you come back from injury and haven'...

Impact Kim has been spotted training with the squad and working on his fitness indoors since the start of the FIFA Club World Cup, but he is still rehabilitating from his long-term Achilles injury, and it seems that coach Vincent Kompany does not want to rush him back to competition in order to avoid any setback and find the right time to make him feature again for the Bavarians. This could happen within the next fixtures, since the South Korean is close to returning. Until then, newcomer Jonathan Tah is already having a big role in the backline.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Kim (Achilles) was involved in group training Monday, according to his club.

Impact Kim is seeing a positive update as his club continues at the Club World Cup, with the defender having returned to training. This does leave him to make a return soon, hopefully coming while they are at the competition. Even if he is held out a little longer to be cautious, it appears the defender should see the field again soon and will be fit for the start of next campaign.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Kim (Achilles) is still in the rehabilitation process of his injury and wasn't on the match sheet for Sunday's 10-0 victory against Auckland City FC in the Club World Cup, accordin...

Impact Kim hasn't fully recovered from his Achilles injury although he traveled with the squad and is participating in parts of training during the Club World Cup. The South Korean still has to return to the match squad and no precise timeline for his comeback has been communicated. Kim will have to face competition from newcomer Jonathan Tah when he returns from injury.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich signs defender Jonathan Tah from Bundesliga rival Leverkusen

Bayern Munich has strengthened its defense ahead of the Club World Cup by signing Germany center back Jonathan Tah from its Bundesliga rival Bayer Leverkusen

MAY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Expected to sit out rest of season Kim (Achilles) is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to his injury and focus his recovery towards this summer's Club World Cup, according to Philipp Kessler of Tz.de.

Impact Kim looks to be done with his 2024/25 Bundesliga campaign after Bayern took home the league trophy, as the defender continues to deal with an Achilles injury. That said, the club seems to be taking a cautious route, not wanting to risk him and instead looking to have him fit for the Club World Cup. He ends his season starting in all 27 of his appearances while notching two goals on seven shots to go along with 35 tackles, 37 interceptions and 87 clearances. Eric Dier, Josip Stanisic and Sacha Boey will likely see the starting time in the center of the defense for the final two games of the season.

MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Out with Achilles injury Kim (Achilles) is out for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Kim is not in the call after his early exit from the club's last outing, as it has been confirmed he suffered an achilles injury after he was left off the team sheet. The club will only have two games remaining after Saturday, so the defender will hope to be fit soon and end the season on the field.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Bayern beats Cologne and sets a record after smoke stops play in Bundesliga

South Korea World Cup 2026 Preview: Best Players, Roster, History

Late Harry Kane penalty bails out blundering Bayern Munich against bottom-of-the-table Mainz as 17-year-old sensation Lennart Karl shines again

2026 World Cup Odds: Spain Remains Favorite After Draw

Harry Kane really wants the Ballon d'Or! Bayern Munich tear apart Champions League newcomers Pafos as Nicolas Jackson scores first goals since Chelsea loan

Cheers to Oktoberfest as Bremen hopes to capitalize on Bayern hangover in Bundesliga

Another Kane hat trick as Bayern beats Hoffenheim for Bundesliga record start

Bayern Munich signs defender Jonathan Tah from Bundesliga rival Leverkusen

Kane and Kompany: How Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga title