Kim Ji-soo earns third-highest rating within team in his first starting appearance in Germany
Former Brentford player makes full-time Bundesliga 2 debut, helps secure 1-0 victory over Schalke 04
Center-back Kim Ji-soo has delivered a stellar performance in his first start for 1. FC Kaiserslautern, helping secure the team’s first win of the 2025-2026 Bundesliga 2 season.
Kim took the field as part of the starting lineup at the Fritz Walter Stadium in Germany on August 10, completing the full 90 minutes in the club’s home fixture against Schalke 04.
Previously, Kim made headlines as the youngest-ever Korean player to debut in the English Premier League with Brentford during the 2023-2024 season. He joined Kaiserslautern this summer on a loan move, seeking to gain experience in German football.
After making a brief appearance as a substitute in his league debut against Hannover, Kim was given his first full match in his new club’s second game of the season. This full-time performance allowed him to firmly establish his presence on the team.
According to the football statistics website FotMob, Kim was awarded a rating of 7.3 for his contribution, the third-highest among his teammates for this match.
Kim displayed notable defensive skills by winning 4 out of 5 aerial duels, achieving an impressive 80% success rate. He also maintained a pass completion rate of 78%, underscoring his value to the team’s defense.
Kaiserslautern clinched their first win of the season thanks to a decisive penalty goal by Marlon Ritter in the 55th minute, overcoming Schalke 04 with a 1-0 victory.
Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”
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