Hyunjun Yang, born on 25 May 2002 in Korea Republic, is a sprightly, dynamic forward who makes his mark primarily as a right winger for Celtic FC. Standing 5ft 10in (1.79m) tall and weighing just 10st 12lb (69kg), he may not possess the imposing physique of some of his contemporaries, but what he lacks in pure physical size, he more than makes up for in agility and dedication to the cause. Yang proudly dons the Celtic number 13 jersey, providing a constant threat up front with his well-honed skills and match awareness.
The current estimated market value for Yang sits at a cool £1.7m, as per the evaluation by Transfermarkt. His contract at Celtic, running smoothly without any unforeseen hitches, is due to expire on 31 May 2028, giving Yang ample time to further increase his value and reputation within Scottish football.
Prior to joining Celtic, Yang had a stint with Gangwon FC in the K League 1 in Korea Republic that began in January 2021. His inaugural season saw him breaking into the first team on nine occasions, though it was his second season in 2022 that truly underlined his potential. Over the course of 36 appearances, Yang found the back of the net 8 times, sparking interest from overseas. Despite facing more competition for places in 2023, he still managed 21 first team outings, netting once.
Yang's progression didn't go unnoticed, and in July 2023, he made the leap to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, costing the club a modest sum of around £2.2m. His inaugural season in Scotland, covering 2023 - 2024, presented him 24 opportunities to showcase his talent in the league, chipping in one goal to his team's tally. Whereas in the current 2024 - 2025 season, he's maintained his presence in the squad, making 15 appearances and again being on target once.
His contributions to the side have not been limited to domestic competitions; Yang's performances in European tournaments have played a crucial part in bolstering his reputation. In the 2023 - 2024 Champions League campaign, Yang made four appearances, including two starts. Similarly, during the 2024 - 2025 League Cup, he made two appearances coming off the bench. In the same season's Scottish Cup, he etched his name on the scoresheet in his sole start. Finally, in the ongoing 2024 - 2025 Champions League, he's made one start and five substitute appearances for Celtic.
