Born on 25 May 2002 in the Korea Republic, Hyunjun Yang emphatically established himself as a forward who primarily flexes his footballing prowess on the right wing for the esteemed Celtic. With his framework standing at 1.79m (5ft 10in) and a well-balanced weight of 69kg (10st 12lb), his battlefield presence is unmissable from the Celtic ranks. The man dons the Celtic green while wearing the number 13 jersey.
As stated on Transfermarkt, his current market value hovers around the mark of €2.50m (approximately £2.2m), clearly testifying his importance in the global arena of football. His bond with the Celtic is seamed tight with a contract valid for 3 years and 1 month, poised to expire only on 31 May 2028.
Before his Celtic venture, January 2021 was a stark timeframe in Yang's career when he joined Gangwon FC in the K League 1 in his native Korea Republic. This debut season witnessed him featuring in nine first team league matches. His participation rose to 36 first team appearances in the 2022 season where he netted eight goals. In Season 2023, he appeared in 21 first team league matches, adding one goal to his name.
The critical trajectory in Yang's career unfurled in July 2023 when he was transferred from Gangwon FC to breezy Scotland to ply his trade for Celtic. This deal was carved out for a whopping £2.2m. The blockbuster 2023-2024 season at Celtic saw Yang taking the pitch in 24 first team games and pocketing one goal. The 2024-2025 season has until now seen him in 21 appearances flexing four goal-scoring muscles.
Apart from his impressive domestic quests, Yang's exploits in multi-tournament appearances are also noteworthy. In the Champions League 2023-2024, he represented Celtic in two starts and two substitute appearances. The season 2024-2025 in the League Cup summoned him twice as a substitute. He also hit the limelight in the Scottish Cup 2024-2025 where he graced the field in one start and one substitute appearance, and lodged in one goal. Furthermore, in the ongoing Champions League 2024-2025, Yang significantly participated in one start and five times as a substitute.
