Spain's first division debut '18-year-old soccer prodigy' Kim Min-soo will also debut in the European Champions League, including the list of 19 away players from the Netherlands
Spain's first division debut '18-year-old soccer prodigy' Kim Min-soo will also debut in the European Champions League, including the list of 19 away players from the Netherlands
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"Football prodigy" Kim Min-soo (18, Girona FC) is trying to make his UEFA Champions League (UCL) debut.
Girona will face PSV Eindhoven at 2:45 a.m. on November 6 (Korean time) at Phillips Stadion in Eindhoven, Netherlands, in the fourth round of the 2024-25 UCL League phase.
Girona announced its roster two days before the PSV away game. Kim Min-soo was included in the list of 19 players who went on the PSV away.
Kim Min-soo is a top prospect in Korea called the "second Lee Kang-in."
After graduating from elementary school, Kim moved to Spain to improve his skills. Kim grew up in CE Mercantile and CF Dam youth teams. He has been with Girona since 2022.
Kim Min-soo was recognized for his skills in Girona's youth team and quickly moved up to Team B.
This season, he even made his debut in Spain's Primera Liga, which is full of the world's best players.
It was their showdown with Real Sociedad in the 10th round of La Liga in the 2024-25 season on Oct. 20. Kim took the field in place of Frances at 28 minutes into the second half. It was the moment that Kim became the eighth Korean to make his La Liga debut.
According to the soccer statistics site Footmob, Kim Min-soo played on the ground for 18 minutes, recording 11 ball touches, 100% pass success rate (6/6), and one ball competition victory.
Kim Min-soo also stepped on the ground as a substitute for extra time in the second half in the away game in Las Palmas on the 27th of the same month.
Kim also played full time as a starting member of the Girona team. The showdown took place with CD Extremadura 1924 (minor league) in the first round of the Copa del Rey during the 2024-25 season on Tuesday.
Kim Min-soo played a key role in the team's attack and contributed to Girona's 4-0 victory.
This time, he is aiming for his UCL debut, called the "Dream Stage." 안전놀이터
Coach Girona Mitchell Sanchez said, "Kim Min-soo spent two pre-seasons with us," adding, "He is a player with tremendous energy and stands out for his strengths such as shooting and ball competition."
The eyes of the Korean soccer community are on Kim Min-soo.