Hyeok-kyu Kwon, born on 13 March 2001 (age 23), hails from the Korea Republic and is recognised as a noteworthy midfielder, primarily featuring as a central defensive midfielder. Presently, he plays for the well-respected Scottish team, Hibernian. He boasts an imposing frame, standing at 6ft 2in (1.9m) and weighing in at 12st 1lb (77kg). On the pitch, he is easily identified by his chosen jersey, emblazoned with the number 18.
As of writing, Kwon's market value is estimated at around £630k, as per Transfermarkt. His contract with Hibernian, expiring 31 May 2025, has 7 months remaining.
Kwon's professional career took flight with his transfer to Busan I'Park, a team part of the K League 2 in Korea Republic, in January 2019. His first season resulted in two appearances in league matches. In the subsequent season, he made an impressive 16 appearances and scored a goal. By 2023, he'd racked up 20 appearances and two goals. In March 2021, he experienced a professional shift with his transfer on loan to Gimcheon Sangmu of the K League 1. Here, he accumulated 14 appearances in his first season, followed by 19 in 2022.
After his loan tenure, Kwon returned to Busan I'Park in September 2022. His record remained consistent, achieving regular appearances and a smattering of goals. However, a shot at European football was on the horizon. In July 2023, he secured a transfer to the Scottish Premiership, joining the ranks of Celtic for a sum of £860k.
His stint at Celtic was punctuated by a short loan to fellow Premiership side St. Mirren in January 2024, where he made eight appearances in league matches. Upon his return to Celtic, his journey through the Scottish Premier League continued with another loan move, this time to Hibernian in August 2024. In his present season (2024-2025), Kwon has already chalked up ten appearances for Hibernian.
Over his career, Kwon's journey has taken him from the domestic Korean leagues to the Scottish Premiership, solidifying his professional evolution with valuable playing time in various clubs. His story is testament to his resilience and commitment to the game, and his professional future appears promising.
