Born in the Republic of Korea on the 25th of May 2002, the twenty-three-year-old forward, Hyunjun Yang, largely plies his trade as a right-winger for Celtic. Standing at 5ft 10in (1.79m) and weighing in at 10st 12lb (69kg), Yang has earned his stripes on the international stage, representing his home nation. He is presently Celtic's number 13.
Yang's robust play and impressive abilities have earned him a market value of roughly £2.1m. This information comes according to Transfermarkt, a valuable resource for football enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Yang’s professional football journey began in Korea Republic, where he joined Gangwon FC in January 2021. Playing in the K League 1, he gained crucial experience, making nine appearances in his debut season. The following season saw Yang make considerable strides, featuring in thirty-six league matches and adding eight goals to his tally. His stint with Gangwon FC concluded in the 2023 season, during which he made twenty-one league appearances and a solitary goal.
The summer of 2023 saw Yang bid farewell to Gangwon FC to join the ranks of Celtic, securing a move to the Premiership in Scotland for a transfer fee hovering around £2.2m. Yang’s Celtic journey kicked-off in the 2023-2024 season, during which he made twenty-four first-team appearances and scored once. The subsequent season saw him enhance his Celtic track record with an additional twenty-three appearances and five goals. Currently into the 2025-2026 season, Yang maintains his form, representing Celtic for a total of fifteen matches and finding the back of the net three times.
Beyond his regular league duties, Yang has shown up for Celtic in various other competitions, making a notable impact. He appeared thrice for Celtic in the League Cup 2025-2026 edition, starting the game once and making two other appearances as a substitute, scoring once in those endeavours. Yang's talents led him to represent Korea Republic in the World Cup Qualifiers Asia 2024-2026. He has also been a part of Celtic's journey in the Champions League Qualifiers 2025-2026 and Europa League 2025-2026, where he scored once from a total of four outings.
In Yang, Celtic seems to have secured an excellent player with a solid record and high potential. The fans would certainly hope to see more memorable moments from the Korean forward in the green and white hoops in the future seasons.
