Born on the 25th of May 2002, in the Republic of Korea, Hyunjun Yang is a respected forward, primarily operating as a right-winger for Celtic. Standing at 5ft 10in (1.79m) and weighing 10st 12lb (69kg), Yang projects a sturdy presence on the field. He proudly dons the jersey number 13, carrying it into his representation for the Korea Republic's national team. Currently, he holds a market value of approximately £2.14m, as mentioned by Transfermarkt.
In January 2021, Yang commenced his professional career with Gangwon FC in the K League 1. His inaugural 2021 season witnessed him making nine appearances for the team in league matches. The following season saw a significant enhancement in his playtime as he graced the pitch in 36 league matches, recording eight goals. His stint in 2023 was capped by 21 on-field appearances and a solitary goal.
Notably, in July 2023, Yang emigrated from his home turf to don the prestigious garb of Celtic in Scotland's Premiership, with his transfer costing Celtic around £2.2m. His first season (2023-2024) at the club was punctuated by 24 league outings nailing one goal. In his ensuing season (2024-2025), Yang appeared in 23 matches and raised his goal tally to five. The current season (2025-2026) sees Yang making 19 appearances, scoring four goals.
Futhermore, Yang vibrantly featured in the League Cup (2025-2026) where he recorded a goal throughout his single start and two substitute appearances for Celtic. He also emerged in the Scottish Cup (2025-2026) with one start for Celtic, made appearances in the World Cup Asian Qualifiers (2024-2026) as a substitute, and graced the Champions League Qualifiers (2025-2026) with a start and substitute appearance for Celtic. His journey in the Europa League (2025-2026) still continues with Celtic as he bagged a goal in five starts, completing a single match as a substitute.
Clearly, Yang's Celtic chronicle unfolds a tale of dedicated efforts and persistent improvements. Undoubtedly, the fans look forward to this young prospect wielding more decisive performances in the legendary green and white hoops.
