Hyunjun Yang, born on 25th May 2002 in the Republic of Korea, is a forward who has primarily made a name for himself as a right-winger for Celtic Football Club. Standing at a height of 5ft 10in (1.79m) and weighing 10st 12lb (69kg), Yang dons the number 13 jersey. In addition to his roles with Celtic, Yang has earned his stripes representing the national team of the Republic of Korea.
According to Transfermarkt, Yang's current market value hovers around £2.5 million.
Yang's professional journey started in January 2021 when he joined Gangwon FC in the K League 1 based in the Republic of Korea. In an admirable first season, Yang made nine first team appearances in league matches. He grew his representation in the following year with 36 first-team showings and eight league goals in the 2022 season. 2023 saw a slight dip in form for Yang, marked by 21 appearances and a single goal in league matches.
July 2023 marked a significant turning point in Yang's career, as he transferred from Gangwon FC to Scottish Premiership stalwarts, Celtic FC, for an estimated fee of around £2.2 million. His inaugural 2023-2024 season with Celtic saw him making 24 first team appearances and scoring one goal in league matches. The 2024-2025 season retained Yang's form, with 23 first team appearances and five successful assaults on the opposition's net.
His current 2025-2026 season displays an upward trajectory for Yang, as he has already made 25 first team appearances and scored an impressive seven goals in league matches. Across multiple competitions, Yang's performance remains noteworthy. In Celtic's 2025-2026 League Cup campaign, he scored one goal in three appearances. His participation in the 2025-2026 Scottish Cup resulted in two impressive starts. Yang also represented the Republic of Korea in the 2024-2026 World Cup Qualifiers where he came on as a substitute thrice. In both the 2025-2026 Champions League Qualifiers and the Europa League, he made decent contributions for Celtic.
It's fair to say that Hyunjun Yang is carving a promising path for himself both domestically and internationally. His time with Celtic continues to offer the young player invaluable experience, and fans will no doubt be keeping a keen eye on his progress.
