Tottenham have signed South Korean youngster Min-hyuk Yang, here is everything you need to know about the player.
Tottenham’s ambitions to bring in a new forward have been well-documented this summer.
With Timo Werner already through the door on a loan deal, Ange Postecoglou now sees a new attacker as a priority for Spurs this window – as reported by Football.London.
Following the failed pursuit of French superstar Desire Doue, Spurs turned their attention east securing the signing of highly-rated youngster Min-hyuk Yang.
Signing from Gangwon FC, the South Korean youth international will join the Lilywhites in January 2025.
So with that being said here is everything you need to know about Min-hyuk Yang.
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Min-hyuk Yang age and nationality
Min-hyuk Yang was born on April 16, 2006, which currently makes him 18-years-old.
He is of South Korean nationality having been born in the city of Gwangju. Min-hyuk Yang has featured for South Korea at both under-16 and under-17 levels.
Min-hyuk Yang height
Min-hyuk Yang stands at 5ft 7 inches (1.72m), with his small frame allowing him to quickly weave into and out of defenders.
Min-hyuk Yang position
Min-hyuk Yang is primarily a right-winger but has the ability to play on either flank.
Min-hyuk Yang playing style
The teenage sensation has been described as a ‘diamond’ by the South Korean press, with some outlets even comparing him to Italy and Juventus star Federico Chiesa.
Quick, skillful, and inventive in the final third it is no surprise to see Min-hyuk Yang compared with the Euro 2020 winner.
Min-hyuk Yang record-breaker
During his meteoric rise to the top of South Korean football, Min-hyuk Yang has broken quite a few records along the way. For example, at just 17 years and 10 months old he became the youngster player and goalscorer in Gangwon FC history.
He also recently became the youngest player and first semi-pro player in K League history to receive the Young Player of the Month award.
Min-hyuk Yang stats
Min-hyuk Yang has only played for one club during his senior career whilst also featuring for the South Korean youth sides.
Club
- Gangwon FC (2024-current): 24 appearances, 7 goals, 3 assists
Country
- South Korea U17 (debut 2022): 18 appearances, 1 goal
- South Korea U16 (debut 2022): 5 appearances, 1 goal
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