Girona FC manager Míchel Sánchez (48) has acknowledged the immense potential of Kim Min-soo (18), solidifying his place as a first-team player for the club.
On the 19th (local time), Kim Min-soo made his La Liga debut during Girona’s home match against Real Sociedad in the 10th round of the 2024/25 season, held at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. Although Girona suffered a 1-0 defeat, Kim etched his name into the history books as the eighth Korean player to play in La Liga.
Kim played for approximately 20 minutes, impressing home fans with his flashes of brilliance. According to the football statistics platform FotMob, Kim achieved a 100% pass completion rate with 11 touches, solidifying his performance despite the team’s difficult position. Considering the match was already leaning towards a loss, Kim’s performance left a lasting impression.
Míchel, too, was satisfied with Kim’s debut. The coach indicated that Kim is likely to be utilized in the upcoming fixtures, though he expressed regret that the young player won’t be able to participate in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League matches due to registration issues.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Míchel said, "Kim Min-soo has been with us for two pre-seasons now. He has great energy and excels in duels and shooting. His best positions are attacking midfielder and left winger. We have high expectations for him. Unfortunately, due to registration issues, he won’t be available for our Champions League matches, but he will travel with us for the UD Las Palmas match."
Girona is currently dealing with an injury crisis, with key players like Pau López, Jhasler Asprilla, Oriol Romeu, John Solís, Viktor Tsyhankov, and Bryan Gil unavailable. As a result, Míchel has called up five B-team players, including Kim Min-soo, Antal Jakovisvili, Shelby Clua, Raúl Martínez, and Enric García.
Initially, it was uncertain whether Kim would make his debut against Sociedad. Typically, unproven prospects are only given opportunities when their team is winning or losing by a large margin. However, Míchel made a bold decision, introducing Kim in the middle of the second half when Girona was still chasing a 0-1 deficit. This move highlighted just how highly the club values Kim Min-soo’s potential.
Kim Min-soo’s journey to Girona has been impressive. After graduating from elementary school, he moved to Spain to develop his skills, playing for CE Mercantil and Damm before joining Girona in 2022. Initially part of the youth setup, Kim was quickly promoted to the B-team, where his talent became evident. This season, he has been actively contributing to the first team, B-team, and U-19 squad, earning praise from fans and analysts alike, including those who frequently follow 사설토토사이트 정보 for insights into rising talents.