"KIM, a new source of vitality" praised by BBC: The 'Korean Boy' who captivated Scotland from his debut... "Whenever there's an opening, he shoots and delivers sharp free kicks"

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Promising South Korean footballer Kim Min-su (20) delivered a successful debut match while wearing the jersey of prestigious Scottish club Rangers.

On the 30th (Korean time), Kim started in the away game against Aberdeen in Round 4 of the 2026-2027 Scottish Premiership at Pittodrie Stadium in Aberdeen, Scotland, and played 72 minutes before being substituted for Daisuke Yokota in the 27th minute of the second half.

Just three days after joining the team, Kim donned the number 10 jersey and played as a midfielder supporting forward Lawrence Shankland at the front line. He left a strong impression with four shots (three on target), including his first valid shot in the eighth minute of the first half and a sharp free kick in the 11th minute of the second half.

Although he did not record any attacking points, according to football statistics specialist Sofascore, Kim achieved a 96% pass success rate and two key passes. Sofascore awarded him a team-high rating of 7.2.

The UK's BBC also praised: "The most positive aspect for manager Derek McInnes was undoubtedly the introduction of Kim Min-su. From his debut, he injected new vitality into the attack with impressive performances."

Rangers, who had started the season with one draw and one loss, secured their first valuable win of the season by holding on to a 1-0 victory after Lawrence Shankland scored the winning penalty goal in the 24th minute of the second half.

Meanwhile, Kim Min-su has already made a clear mark since his debut. He began his European challenge by joining Girona's youth team in Spain in 2022. Last season, he was loaned to Andorra in La Liga 2, where he excelled with six goals and four assists in 40 matches. This season, when his parent club Girona was relegated, Rangers made a surprise investment of 10 million euros (approximately 16 billion won), the second-highest buyout fee in the club's history, to bring Kim Min-su into their squad.

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