Kim Ji-soo (born 24 December 2004) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for German 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Kaiserslautern on loan from Premier League club Brentford.
Club career Seongnam FC Kim joined the youth academy of Seongnam FC and worked his way up their youth categories. On 7 February 2022, he signed his first semi-professional contract with the club ahead of the 2022 K League 1 season. In doing so, he became the club's first ever semi-pro player, as well as their youngest registered player in the league that season. On 18 October 2022, he was registered as a fully professional player. He made 19 appearances in his debut season with Seongnam, earning interest from clubs abroad.
Brentford On 26 June 2023, Kim joined Premier League club Brentford for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year contract with the club, with an option for an additional year, and being assigned to the B team. During a season at the B team, he was on the list of senior squad in eight Premier League matches, but did not make his senior debut.
On 7 June 2024, Kim was officially promoted to the senior team, becoming the first-ever Korean centre-back to be affiliated to a Premier League club. He made his Premier League debut on 27 December, coming on as a 76th minute substitute for Ben Mee in a match against Brighton & Hove Albion.
