Hyunjun Yang, born on 25 May 2002 in Korea Republic, is a forward who currently serves right winger for Celtic Football Club. Standing at 5ft 10in (1.79m) and with a weight of 10st 12lb (69kg), Yang dons the number 13 jersey on the field.
As noted by Transfermarkt, Yang's market value hovers around the £2m mark. With his contract set to run until 31 May 2028, we here in the Celtic fandom can look forward to another 2 years and 11 months of his skills.
Yang began his professional journey in January 2021, when he joined Gangwon FC in the K League 1 in Korea Republic. He made nine first team appearances for the club in the debut season. The following season saw Yang take to the pitch 36 times itemising with eight successful strikes. By season 2023, his first team appearances came down to 21 matches with a lone goal to his name.
In July 2023, Yang transferred from Gangwon FC to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, for a respectable fee of around £2.2m. His acclimation to Celtic was immediate with 24 first-team appearances and a single goal in the 2023-2024 season.
The 2024-2025 season saw an uplift in Yang's performance as he netted five goals in 23 first-team appearances for Celtic. His current season (2025-2026) statistics reveal a less action-filled year with only one league appearance to date.
However, Yang's contributions to the club have not been confined to just league matches. In the Champions League of 2023-2024, he started twice and came on as a substitute on two occasions. In the following season's Scottish Cup, Yang scored a goal in a match that he started and made two substitute appearances. Moreover, he furthered his Champions League tally in the 2024-2025 season with one start and five substitute appearances.
As a footballer, Hyunjun Yang is a blend of potential and prowess. As a Hoop, he has shown glimpses of brilliance in his early days at the club. His future remains exciting and, given his tenacity, we can expect many memorable moments in the green and white.
