Hyunjun Yang, hailing from the Korea Republic, was born on the 25th of May 2002, making him a relatively young lad of 23 years. Yang assumes the role of a forward, showcasing his skills predominantly as a right winger for the mighty Celtic Football Club. With a stature of 5ft 10in (1.79m) and a weight of 10st 12lb (69kg), he makes an imposing figure on the pitch. His allegiance to Celtic is marked by the number 13 jersey he dons. In addition to representing Celtic, Yang extends his talent to the national level, playing for the Republic of Korea.
The football world understands the value of Yang's talent, with his current market value being estimated at approximately £2.5m, according to a valuation by Transfermarkt.
Yang's football journey began solidly in January 2021 when he joined Gangwon FC in the K League 1 in his native Korea Republic. His debut season saw him making nine appearances in the first team. He'd notched up 36 appearances and eight goals in the following season, and 21 appearances along with one goal in his third season with Gangwon.
In July 2023, Yang decided to swap leagues and lands by transferring from Gangwon FC to Celtic in Scotland, costing the Celts around £2.2m.
Landing at Celtic brought greater opportunities his way. In the 2023 - 2024 season, Yang made his presence felt in 24 matches and scored once. The subsequent year saw him making 23 appearances and netting five goals. So far in the ongoing 2025 - 2026 season, Yang has made 24 appearances and scored six goals, promising to make it his most prolific season yet.
Yang's participation hasn't been confined to league matches. He competed in the League Cup 2025 - 2026, scoring one goal in one start and two substitute appearances. He also took part in the Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026 with two starts. Expanding his horizons internationally, Yang graced the World Cup Qualifiers Asia 2024 - 2026 for Korea Republic with three substitute appearances. Further showcasing his talent on the grand stage, Yang made his mark in the Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 with one start and one appearance as a substitute, and the Europa League 2025 - 2026 contributing one goal in six starts and one appearance as a substitute.
