Hyunjun Yang, born on the 25th of May 2002 in the Republic of Korea, is currently serving Celtic Football Club as a forward, primarily deploying his skills as a right winger. Standing at the height of 5ft 10in (1.79m), with a weight of 10st 12lb (69kg), Yang presents a notable figure on the pitch. His number 13 jersey has been a consistent sight in the team's line-ups.
As of current standings and according to the reliable Transfermarkt, Yang's market value is estimated around £1.75m. His binding contract with Celtic has a solid 3 years and 3 months ahead, set to expire merely on the 31st of May 2028.
Back in January 2021, Yang made a name for himself by joining Gangwon FC in the highly competitive K League 1 in the Republic of Korea. He kicked off his debut season in 2021 with commendable action, making nine first team appearances. In the following season of 2022, Yang played in 36 matches, demonstrating his worth by firing in eight goals. However, his performance dipped slightly in the 2023 season where he made fewer appearances, featuring in 21 matches and scoring only once.
His journey to the green end of Glasgow began in July 2023 when he transferred from Gangwon FC to Celtic, joining the Premiership player rosters in Scotland. The move materialized for a transfer fee around the £2.2m mark. With his new club, in the season of 2023 - 2024, Yang took part in 24 league matches and contributed a goal to the club's tally. Currently, in the season of 2024 - 2025, Yang has made 17 appearances for Celtic, scoring four goals already.
Yang has also rendered his services in prestigious competitions like the Champions League and the domestic cups, wearing the Celtic jersey. During the Champions League campaign of 2023 - 2024, he made two starts and donned the role of a substitute twice. In the ongoing League Cup of 2024 - 2025, Yang has entered the fray as a substitute in both matches Celtic played. Similarly, in the Scottish Cup, he scored one goal from a solitary start and one appearance as a substitute. He has started once and entered as a substitute for five matches in the ongoing Champions League 2024 - 2025 season.
