Hyun-jun Yang
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Hyun-jun Yang 2025/2026 season stats
As a right winger, Hyun-jun Yang has appeared in 31 Premiership matches this season, totalling 2,068 minutes at an average rating of 6.75. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 31 | 2,068 | 8 | 2 | 23 | 45 | 6.75 |
 Europa League | 7 | 452 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6.71 |
 Champions League | 2 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.28 |
| Total | 40 | 2,634 | 9 | 2 | 26 | 57 | 6.72 |
Premiership
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 0.30 | 55 |
| Goal involvements | 10 | 0.44 | 54 |
| Shots | 43 | 1.90 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 17 | 0.70 | 33 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Shot conversion | 19.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.47 | n/a | 80 |
| Big chances missed | 10 | 0.44 | 64 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 0.61 | 29 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 0.52 | 29 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.09 | 77 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 46 |
| Key passes | 23 | 1.00 | 44 |
| Chances created | 17 | 0.74 | 38 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.30 | 69 |
Hyun-jun Yang has taken 43 shots with 17 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 8 goals. That is a shot roughly every 48 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 28th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Hyun-jun Yang has 2 assists and 23 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 122 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 46th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 949 | 41.30 | 94 |
| Accurate passes | 758 | 33.00 | 93 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 0.52 | 50 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.04 | 77 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.35 | 60 |
| Backward passes | 271 | 11.79 | 94 |
| Passes (final third) | 81 | 3.53 | 85 |
Hyun-jun Yang has completed 758 of 949 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 26 | 1.13 | 60 |
| Dribble attempts | 63 | 2.74 | 60 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 40 |
| Duels won | 127 | 5.53 | 51 |
| Aerials won | 29 | 1.26 | 45 |
| Touches | 1429 | 62.20 | 94 |
| Possession lost | 372 | 16.19 | 71 |
| Dribbled past | 27 | 1.18 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 28 | 1.22 | 51 |
| Dispossessed | 25 | 1.09 | 36 |
| Turnovers | 47 | 2.05 | 40 |
Hyun-jun Yang completes 26 dribbles at a 41% success rate and wins 127 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 45 | 1.96 | 92 |
| Tackles won | 32 | 1.39 | 93 |
| Interceptions | 23 | 1.00 | 98 |
| Clearances | 23 | 1.00 | 65 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 102 | 4.44 | 82 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.04 | 90 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 86 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Hyun-jun Yang makes 45 tackles and 23 interceptions , adding 23 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 92nd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 23 | 1.00 | 21 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.04 | 18 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.22 | 19 |
| Fouls per card | 23.00 | n/a | 92 |
| Foul involvements | 51 | 2.22 | 29 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Hyun-jun Yang has committed 23 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 23 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right winger (16 appearances), also at right wing back (6) and left winger (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Hyun-jun Yang previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 3 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 23 | 977 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 7.09 |
| Champions League | 6 | 157 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 24 | 955 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 21 | 6.74 |
| Champions League | 4 | 209 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K League 1 | 21 | 1,685 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 28 | 6.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 36 | 2,813 | 8 | 5 | 30 | 33 | 6.57 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 9 | 358 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 6.05 |
About Hyun-jun Yang
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Hyun-jun Yang has scored 8 goals and 2 assists across 31 appearances (28 starts), totalling 2068 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Hyun-jun Yang has attempted 43 shots with 17 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hyun-jun Yang has created 17 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 26 successful dribbles from 63 attempts (41% success rate). Hyun-jun Yang has contributed 23 key passes and 54 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hyun-jun Yang has registered 45 tackles (32 won), 23 interceptions, and 23 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 758 from 949 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Hyun-jun Yang has won 127 of 266 total duels.
Discipline
Hyun-jun Yang has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 28.
About Hyun-jun Yang
Hyun-jun Yang is a 24-year-old forward playing for Celtic in the Premiership, representing South Korea. Hyun-jun Yang is right-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 25 May 2002.
Most recent appearance
Hyun-jun Yang's most recent match was away at Mexico on December 20th. Celtic lost 1-0. Hyun-jun Yang played 19 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
- May 25th1-0 lossatSouth Africa(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 20th1-0 lossatMexico(19 mins, rating 6.47)
- December 2nd2-1 winvsCzech Republic(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 25th1-0 winvsEl Salvador(27 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.57)
- December 13th5-0 winvsTrinidad and Tobago(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Hyun-jun Yang and Celtic are next in action on March 4th against Dundee in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Celtic vs Dundee match preview.
Teammates at Celtic
Hyun-jun Yang currently plays alongside Colby Donovan, Sebastian Tounekti, Kieran Tierney, Reo Hatate, Camilo Durán, Adam Montgomery, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Benjamin Nygren, Auston Trusty, Dane Murray, James Forrest, Ross Doohan, Callum Osmand, Arne Engels, Viljami Sinisalo, Hyun-jun Yang, Jota, Callum McGregor, Liam Scales, Daizen Maeda, Johnny Kenny, Anthony Ralston, Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Luke McCowan, Alistair Johnston and Paulo Bernardo at Celtic.