Hyeok-kyu Kwon, born 13th March 2001 (age 24), plays as a central defensive midfielder for Nantes, wearing the number 5 jersey. Born in the Republic of Korea, Kwon is a substantial figure on the field, at a height of 6ft 2in (1.9m) and a weight of 12st 1lb (77kg). He has also represented the national team of his home country.
The current market value of this player stands around €700k, roughly equating to £599k, as stated by Transfermarkt.
Kwon's career started in January 2019 when he joined Busan I'Park in the K League 2 in Korea Republic. He made his first competitive appearances during the 2019 season, in which he played in two league games. Over the next few seasons, his presence became more notable with him making 16 appearances and scoring a goal in the 2020 season, and 20 appearances with two goals in the 2023 season.
In March 2021, Kwon transferred to Gimcheon Sangmu on loan, where he made 33 first team appearances over the course of two seasons before returning to Busan I'Park in September 2022.
July 2023 marked the turning point for Kwon's career, which saw him transferring to Celtic Football Club, a notable team in the Premiership in Scotland, for a fee of around £860k. Whilst Kwon's time at Celtic isn't known for extended appearances, his contribution wasn't unnoticed. His development continued with loan spells at St Mirren and Hibernian, where he largely featured in first team appearances.
After his stint in the Scottish Premiership, Kwon transferred to Nantes in France's Ligue 1 in July 2025 for a fee of roughly £220k. In his current season for Nantes, he has already chalked up 12 first team appearances in league matches. As his football journey continues, Kwon's presence in midfield is one that promises significant potential.
