Yang Hyun-jun has had a busy time of late at Celtic.
Joining from Gangwon in his native South Korea in 2023, the winger took his time to adapt to life in Glasgow but is now beginning to show his potential.
Goals against the likes of St Mirren and Aberdeen have been crucial in Celtic’s run as they secured the Scottish League Cup and Scottish Premiership respectively.
As he begins to enter into his third season with the Bhoys, the winger has proved he belongs in Brendan Rodgers’ plans and can have an even bigger role to play next season.
Here is absolutely everything you need to know about Celtic winger Yang as we answer all of your frequently asked questions.
What age is Yang?
Yang was born on 25 May 2002 in Busan, South Korea. He began his career with Busan Information High School before moving to Gangwon, initially with the B team and then the senior squad.
As of May 2025, he is 22-years-old.
Yang Hyun-jun girlfriend
Yang does have a girlfriend, which was confirmed by Rodgers when the Celtic manager revealed Yang’s goalscoring form was because of his girlfriend.
Yang Celtic contract and salary
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- Weekly wage: £6,000
- Annual salary: £312,000
- Contract expires: June 2028
Yang Hyun-jun Celtic stats
| Competition | Games | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Premiership | 46 | 6 | 6 |
| Scottish League Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Scottish Cup | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| UEFA Competitions (All) | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 63 | 7 | 9 |
Yang Hyun-jun transfer
On July 15, 2023, Celtic confirmed the signing of Yang. He signed a five-year deal with the Bhoys and made his debut in a 4-2 win against Ross County on August 5, 2023.
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