Hyunjun Yang, born on 25 May 2002 in the Republic of Korea, is a robust forward operating primarily as a right-winger for Celtic Football Club. Standing at 5ft 10in (1.79m) and weighing 10st 12lb (69kg), Yang dons the number 13 jersey for the Hoops. The Korean player, now age 22, brings a blend of agility and skill to Celtic's forward line.
As per Transfermarkt, Yang's current market valuation stands approximately at £1.7m. He is secured under Celtic's helm until 31 May 2028 with 3 years and 5 months remaining on his contract.
The young winger's journey to Celtic Park began at Gangwon FC in the K League 1 of his native Korea. In January 2021, Yang signed for Gangwon FC and swiftly made his presence felt on the field. Across three seasons, he amassed a significant amount of first team experience, making 9 appearances in his debut season, 36 in his second (where he found the net 8 times), and another 21 in his third season.
In July 2023, Yang decided to embark on a fresh challenge and transitioned to Scottish football. He transferred to Celtic for a reported fee of around £2.2m. Upon his arrival in Glasgow, Yang continued his upward trajectory, quickly cementing his place in the first team. During the 2023 - 2024 season, he made 24 appearances for the Hoops, contributing one goal. As of the current 2024 - 2025 season, Yang has made another 13 appearances, once again finding the back of the net.
Yang has not only featured in domestic league matches but has also gained experience on the European stage. He represented Celtic in the Champions League during the 2023 - 2024 campaign, starting twice and also making two appearances off the bench. In addition, Yang featured twice as a substitute in the League Cup during the 2024 - 2025 season and came on three times in the following Champions League campaign.
In a short span of time, the Korean international has evolved from a promising talent in the Korean K1 League to a regular feature for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, and his journey is far from over. All eyes are on what the future holds for Hyunjun Yang.
