Kim Min-jae's partner's dignity has risen to the wall of the French national team! No. 14 clean sheets in 17 games and 0 clean sheets in 10 games
Mar 25, 2025
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The French national team is full of good center backs such as William Saliba (Arnall), who is called one of the world's best defenders, Liverpool's main center back Ibrahima Konate, and Barcelona's Jules Kounde. But Upamecano is special. According to French Foot Mercato on the 25th (Korea time), the French national team has recorded 14 clean sheets in the last 17 games played by Upamecano. Looking at Upamecano's performance, his importance feels even greater. The French national team has not played a single clean sheet in 10 recent matches without Upamecano.
Upamecano made his professional debut with Salzburg in 2015. Upamecano, who showed his ability quickly, emerged as a defender the world is paying attention to after joining Leipzig in 2017. Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Real Madrid sent love calls to Upamecano, who showed amazing performances in Leipzig. The final winner was Bayern. Upamecano wore a Bayern jersey for a whopping 42 million euros in the summer of 2021.
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However, it has rebounded this season. Coach Bang Sang Kompany, who prefers to raise the line and defend, took over and gained wings. Upamecano, who boasts fast speed and aggressive defense, was appointed. Upamecano has established himself as the main center back along with Kim Min-jae. Bayern is seeking to renew the contract, but there are disagreements, contrary to the atmosphere that it is confirmed at first.
Considering that Upamecano, who is emerging as a key player in the French national team, and Kim Min-jae is larger in Bayern, Kim Min-jae's status is realized once again.
Reporter Park Chan-joon vanbasten@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
