Hyunjun Yang is a forward from the Republic of Korea who presently plays as a right winger for Celtic Football Club, sporting the number 13 jersey. Born on the 25th of May 2002, he's a bright young talent at the age of 23. Standing at a height of 5ft 10in (1.79m) and weighing 10st 12lb (69kg), he brings a sturdy presence to the pitch. Alongside his club commitments, he's also proud to bear the colours of his national side, the Korea Republic.
According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is hovering around the £2.12m mark. His career has seen him hone his skills across more than one club and country.
At the start of 2021, Yang embarked on his professional football career with Gangwon FC in the K League 1 of the Korea Republic. His debut season saw him garner a respectable nine first team appearances, a figure that ballooned to 36 with eight goals to his name in the following year. His final season at Gangwon FC brought him to the pitch 21 times, with a sole goal noted against his stats.
Celtic made the decisive move to draft Yang from Gangwon FC to Scottish soils for a transfer fee of around £2.2m in July 2023. In his first season at Celtic, he marked his presence with 24 appearances and scoring a single goal for his troupe. His subsequent season raised his tally to 23 appearances and five goals. The 2025 - 2026 season has so far seen Yang stride onto the green 22 times, scoring four goals in the process.
When it comes to cup outings for the Glasgow side, Yang has made his mark. His performance in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 season notably culminated in a goal from a single start and a further two appearances as a substitute. He also got his boots on for a start in the Scottish Cup, same season. As for the international stage, Yang has represented Korea Republic in three World Cup Asian Qualifiers as a substitute. His time in the Champions League qualifiers saw one starting appearance and one from the bench. And his spirited foray into the Europa League 2025 - 2026 season saw him net a goal from six starts and play additionally as a substitute once.
