Allow me to introduce to you Hyunjun Yang, born on the 25th of May, 2002, hailing from the Republic of Korea. Currently aged 23, this talented forward primarily wears the number 13 jersey for the illustrious Celtic Football Club, where he serves predominantly as a right winger. Standing at 5ft 10in (1.79m) tall and weighing 10st 12lb (69kg), Yang's stature does not hinder his prowess in his position. Additionally, he has been a representative of the Korea Republic national team, reflecting the player's international caliber.
According to the estimations of Transfermarkt, Yang's current market value revolves around €2.50m, which converts to roughly £2m. For a glimpse into his profile, you can visit their website here.
Yang embarked on his professional journey with Gangwon FC in the K League 1 in the Republic of Korea in January 2021. During his debut season, he made face in nine first team league matches, beginning to establish his name on the field. His momentum only built in the following 2022 season where he made 36 appearances and netted eight goals. In his final season with Gangwon in 2023, Yang made 21 appearances and scored once.
In a remarkable turn of events come July 2023, Hyunjun Yang transferred from Gangwon FC to Celtic in Scotland in July 2023, for a fee close to £2.2m. In his first 2023-2024 season with Celtic, he made 24 first team appearances and scored one goal in league matches. His performance further improved in the 2024-2025 season with 23 first team appearances and five goals. In the ongoing 2025-2026 season, Yang has already made ten first team appearances.
Aside from his showing in the league matches, Yang participated in the Champions League 2023-2024 season for Celtic, making two starts and appearing twice as a substitute. Additionally, he participated in the League Cup 2025-2026 scoring one goal in a mix of starts and substitute appearances. Yang also made his presence known in international competitions, playing in World Cup Qualifiers Asia 2024-2026 for Korea Republic, primarily as a substitute. In the Champions League Qualifiers 2025-2026, and the Europa League 2025-2026, Yang's appearances were punctuated with a goal in the latter.
In the grand scheme, the impression Yang has left on Celtic football has been significant. Although his time with the team is relatively recent, his active participation and achievements in both local and international matches underscore his worth to the team.
