Hyeok-kyu Kwon, born on 13th March 2001 in the Republic of Korea, currently plays as a central defensive midfielder for Hibernian in Scotland. Standing a sturdy 6ft 2in (1.9m) and weighing 12st 1lb (77kg), Kwon brings a physical presence to the midfield, donned in the number 18 jersey.
As per Transfermarkt, his market value hovers around £640,000. His stint at Hibernian looks to be short-lived as his contract is set to expire on 31st May 2025, with a mere two months remaining.
Hyeok-kyu Kwon's football career began in Korea Republic, where he signed with Busan I'Park in January of 2019. Kwon gradually established himself within the team, with his debut season finding him on the starting line-up for two league matches. Over the following years, his presence on the pitch increased, making 20 appearances and netting two goals in the 2023 season.
In a change of scene, Kwon transferred on loan to Gimcheon Sangmu in 2021 and 2022, where he played 33 league matches over the course of his tenure.
Kwon's talents took him out of his home country in July 2023, when he made his move to Celtic in the Premiership in Scotland, a transfer deal estimated around £735,000. Despite this crossing of continents, Kwon's time at Celtic was brief. He made an additional move on loan to St Mirren in January of 2024. The 2023-2024 season found him in eight league matches donned in a St Mirren jersey.
Returning to Celtic after his brief loan spell, Kwon again transferred, this time to Hibernian. For the current 2024-2025 season, Kwon has shown a strong presence on the field, making 21 appearances in Hibernian's league matches. Further, he participated significantly in the Scottish Cup, appearing from the start in the 2024-2025 tournament.
Although his stint at Celtic was relatively short, Kwon remains a part of the legendary Bhoys' history. A bustling defensive midfielder with experience from both his mother country and Scotland's Premiership, Kwon continues to display his football prowess at Hibernian, showing promise for his future in football.
