Hyunjun Yang, a right winger for Celtic, was born on May 25, 2002, in the Republic of Korea. With a stature of 5ft 10in (1.79m) and a weight of 10st 12lb (69kg), Yang has forged a respectable presence both on the national and international stages. He currently sports the number 13 jersey and represents the Republic of Korea's national side.
Presently, his market value hovers around £2.13m, according to Transfermarkt.
Yang's career, prior to Celtic, was rooted in the Republic of Korea where he played for Gangwon FC in K League 1. After joining in January 2021, he made nine appearances for the first team in his inaugural season. The following season saw Yang become a more integral part of the team, making 36 appearances and scoring eight goals. His final season (2023) with Gangwon FC saw him netting a singular goal in 21 appearances.
In July 2023, Yang embarked on a new journey, transferring to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership for a rough sum of £2.2m. Throughout his first season (2023-2024) at Celtic, Yang made 24 appearances, scoring once. He maintained a similar track record the following season (2024-2025), with 23 appearances and five successful strikes. As per latest update in the ongoing 2025-2026 season, Yang has made nine appearances.
Yang's prowess extends beyond league matches. He represented Celtic in the 2023-2024 Champions League with two starts and two substitute appearances. The 2025-2026 League Cup saw him scoring once in one start and two substitute entries. Internationally, Yang participated in the 2024-2026 Asian World Cup Qualifiers on behalf of the Korea Republic, making three substitute appearances. Lastly, for Celtic, Yang started once and came on as a substitute once in the 2025-2026 Champions League Qualifiers, and scored once in three starts in the 2025-2026 Europa League.
