Sparkling Celtic form earns Yang South Korean call-up for World Cup double header

Excellent news this morning for Celtic’s in form winger Hyun-jun Yang who has earned a call-up to the South Korean national side as his outstanding form in Scottish football and in the Champions league is recognised…

Yang celebrates.
Yang celebrates. St Mirren v Celtic, Scottish Premiership, Saturday 1st March 2025. Photo: Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

Anthony Joseph at Sky Sports reports: ‘South Korea have called up Celtic winger Hyun-jun Yang for their World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Oman and Jordan later this month.  It’s the first time he’s been named in their squad since the Asian Cup last year.  South Korea can qualify with two wins.’

Yang’s call-up is certainly well deserved and having had to work hard and be patient finding his feet in Scottish football, with at one point only Brendan Rodgers believing in him, Yang has emerged as an important player in the Celtic squad and is now popular with the Celtic support, most of who didn’t believe he was going to cut it in the Hoops. That’s why Brendan is a top coach and we’re all just interested and passionate observers!

Man of the Match Yang
Man of the Match Yang looks delighted with his award after coming off the bench to star for Celtic in the 5-2 win at St Mirren. Photo social media.

Mon the South Koreans!

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The Celtic Star founder and editor David Faulds has edited numerous Celtic books over the past decade or so including several from Lisbon Lions, Willie Wallace, Tommy Gemmell and Jim Craig. Earliest Celtic memories include a win over East Fife at Celtic Park and the 4-1 League Cup loss to Partick Thistle as a 6 year old. Best game? Easy 4-2, 1979 when Ten Men Won the League. Email editor@thecelticstar.co.uk

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