Hyunjun Yang, born on 25 May 2002 and aged 23, hails from Korea Republic. A seasoned master of the forward manoeuvre, Yang particularly excels as a right winger for the Celtic team. He stands 5ft 10in (1.79m) and tips the scales at 10st 12lb (69kg), making a substantial presence on the pitch. Proudly sporting the number 13 jersey, Yang has also given a good account of himself representing his home country's national team.
His talents aren't unrecognised in value either, with his current market price estimated to be around £2.1m. This information, according to Transfermarkt, aptly reflects his important contribution to the sport.
Yang's journey to Celtic began with a professional bond with Gangwon FC in the K League 1 of Korea Republic, agreed in January 2021. His debut season in 2021 saw him stepping into the front line for league matches nine times. Building on this foundation, he made an impressive further 36 appearances in season 2022, notching up eight goals. His streak persisted through season 2023, bracing the field for 21 matches and securing a goal.
The next move in Yang's career saw him traverse continents, transferring from Gangwon FC to Celtic in Scotland's Premiership in July 2023. The deal, worth in the region of £2.2m, was a testament to his football prowess. In his first season (2023-2024), sporting the Celtic colours, Yang graced the field for 24 matches and achieved a goal. With an increasing presence by his second season (2024-2025), he took to the pitch on 23 occasions and recorded five goals. Currently, in the 2025-2026 season, Yang has already made his mark in 20 matches, scoring four times.
Beyond his general league contributions for Celtic, Yang has also made his mark in various special matches. In the 2025-2026 League Cup, he scored once in one starting game and two substitute appearances. At the same season's Scottish Cup, he made a single start. Globally, Yang represented the Korea Republic in the 2024-2026 World Cup Qualifiers, making three appearances, and Celtic in the 2025-2026 Champions League Qualifiers, starting once and substituting once. He also earned his stripes in the 2025-2026 Europa League for Celtic, scoring once across six starting games and a substitute appearance.
Such commitment to the game, particularly his enduring service to Celtic Football Club, ensures Hyunjun Yang's name rings out loudly whenever football fans gather to talk up the sport and its stars.
