Hyunjun Yang, born on 25 May 2002 in the Republic of Korea, is a 23-year-old professional footballer who primarily executes his sleek skills as a right winger for Celtic. Yang is a sturdy 1.79m (5ft 10in) in height and weighs in at 69kg (10st 12lb). The number 13 jersey has become synonymous with him, worn as a badge of honour both at Celtic and when representing his national team.
His current market value is approximately £2.1m, a value agreed upon by football enthusiasts and experts alike according to Transfermarkt.
Yang began his professional career at Gangwon FC in 2021, a K League 1 club in the Republic of Korea. During his debut season he managed to secure nine first team appearances, a number which significantly grew to 36 in the following season, accompanied by eight goals. While 2023 saw a decrease in appearances to 21, he still managed to score a goal in this period. This experience would prove valuable in his forthcoming career.
In July of 2023, Yang caught the attention of Scottish Premiership behemoth Celtic, which resulted in him being transferred for an estimated £2.2m. Upon arriving at Celtic in the 2023-2024 season, Yang firmly etched his name into the annals of the club, making 24 first team appearances and netting a goal in the process. The following season, 2024-2025, he upped his ante and not only made 23 appearances but also scored five goals. Currently, in the 2025-2026 season, his name has become a frequent feature in the first team sheet, tallying 21 appearances and four goals.
Beyond league matches, Yang has made a noticeable imprint in cup competitions. In the 2025-2026 season, he scored a goal for Celtic in the League Cup, played in the Scottish Cup, and represented Korea in the World Cup Qualifiers. Furthermore, he's left footprints on an international scale, participating in both the Champions League Qualifiers and the Europa League for Celtic, and scoring a goal in the latter.
