Hyeok-kyu Kwon, born on 13 March 2001 in the Republic of Korea, is currently a stalwart of the Hibernian midfield. Tipping the scales at 12 stone 1 lb (approximately 77kg) and standing at an imposing height of 6ft 2in (about 1.9m), the midfielder, who hails from the Korean Republic, predominantly contributes to the team's defensive strategies. Kwon currently wears the number 18 jersey on the pitch.
According to Transfermarkt, an invaluable resource on all matters football, Kwon's market value is in the region of £640k. His contract with Hibernian is nearing its end, set to expire on the last day of May 2025.
The midfield dynamo's professional career started with Busan I'Park in the K League 2 back in January 2019 in Korea. His debut season saw him make two first team appearances in league matches. Kwon demonstrated a steady escalation in his performances, featuring no less than sixteen times in league matches the following season, bagging a goal to boot. He enhanced his performance portfolio with additional appearances and on-pitch successes at Busan I'Park up until 2023.
Following a pattern familiar to many ambitious players worldwide, Kwon was loaned to Gimcheon Sangmu in the K League 1 in March 2021. His spell encompassed the 2021 and 2022 seasons during which he made 33 appearances spread across both seasons.
Upon completion of his loan term, Kwon reprised his role at Busan I'Park from September 2022 until July 2023, when his skills attracted the attention of the Celtic scouts. The Premiership club in Scotland is known for judicious selection and Kwon's transfer for a fee of around £860k underlined the faith the Celts had in his potential.
Kwon's tenure at Celtic saw him heading out on loan to St Mirren in January 2024. He made eight appearances in league matches during the 2023 - 2024 season. His stint at St Mirren ended in June 2024 when he returned to Celtic.
Kwon's football career in Scotland continued with a loan transfer to Hibernian in August 2024. Displaying a knack for adaptability to varying club styles and demands, Kwon has so far made 21 first team appearances in the current 2024 - 2025 season with Hibernian. In a solid contribution to the club's Cup campaign, he started in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 series.
One can only wait to see if the next two months will bring another step in Kwon's football journey as his contract with Hibernian draws to a close.
