Kim spent the 2023–24 season with Brentford’s B team. He broke into the first team in December, coming on as a second-half substitute against Brighton.

 

In becoming the 15th Korean to play in the Premier League, Kim also earned the honour of being the youngest player from his country to do so.

 

An injury, however, derailed his progress and the 1.92m tall centre-back will be hoping for more game time with his new side.

“I’m really looking forward to this new challenge at Kaiserslautern,” Kim said. “I hope to grow further as a player and help the team have a successful season.”

 

Kim featured for Korea Republic in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ 2023 and FIFA U20 World Cup the same year and will be hoping a stellar season may give him a chance of making the senior squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026.