Oh Hyeon-gyu has quickly become one of the most talked-about South Korean footballers in Europe.
From his debut as a high school student in the K League to landing a €14 million move to Beşiktaş, his career growth has been remarkable — and so has his earning power.
This article breaks down Oh Hyeon-gyu’s net worth, salary, contract details, career earnings, and everything else fans want to know.
Oh Hyeon-gyu’s Biography
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Oh Hyeon-gyu (오현규) |
| Date of Birth | April 12, 2001 |
| Age | 25 years old |
| Birthplace | Namyangju, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Position | Striker / Centre-Forward |
| Current Club | Beşiktaş (Süper Lig, Turkey) |
| Turned Professional | 2019 (Suwon Samsung Bluewings) |
| Net Worth | ~$3 million (estimated) |
| Annual Salary | €2.5 million (~€48,000/week) |
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Early Life & Career
Oh Hyeon-gyu was born on April 12, 2001, in Namyangju, South Korea. His love for football started early — he received his first structured training at Maseog Elementary School between 2009 and 2013, and his raw ability was obvious from the start.
In 2013 alone, he scored 51 goals in just 19 matches in the Daegyo Snow Level Elementary League and won the King of the King’s League tournament that same year.
He joined the youth academy of Suwon Samsung Bluewings at the U15 level, progressing through their U18 setup between 2017 and 2019.
He attended Maetan High School, where his performances were exceptional enough to earn him a spot in the Suwon first team while still a student — a rare achievement in South Korean football.
On April 26, 2019, Oh made his professional debut in the K League 1 against Pohang Steelers, becoming only the second high school student to feature in Korea’s top division since 2008.
That debut appearance set the tone for what would become a fast-rising professional career.
Professional Career
Oh’s early years at Suwon were steady but unspectacular. He was loaned to Sangju Sangmu (later renamed Gimcheon Sangmu) for his mandatory South Korean military service, where he scored 7 goals across two seasons, helping the club win the K League 2 title in 2021.
When he returned to Suwon for the 2022 season, he exploded — finishing as the club’s top scorer with 13 league goals.
That breakout season earned him a move to Scotland. According to Wikipedia’s detailed club career record, Oh joined Celtic on January 25, 2023, for a fee reported around £2.5 million, signing a five-year deal.
He won back-to-back Scottish Premierships (2022–23 and 2023–24), the Scottish Cup twice, and a League Cup during his time at Celtic Park.
He moved to Belgian Pro League club Genk on a four-year contract, where he hit the ground running — scoring at a rate of 1.33 goals per 90 minutes in his debut season.
His performances at Genk attracted serious European interest, including an approach from Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart, though that move collapsed after a medical concern over a previous cruciate ligament injury.
On February 4, 2026, Beşiktaş signed him for a base fee of €14 million — potentially rising to €15 million with performance add-ons — on a deal running until the summer of 2029.
He made an immediate impact, becoming the first Beşiktaş player in the club’s 123-year history to score in each of his first three league matches.
Oh Hyeon-gyu’s Net Worth Details
As of 2026, Oh Hyeon-gyu’s has an estimated net worth of approximately $3 million.
He built this wealth through his professional football contracts across South Korea, Scotland, Belgium, and Turkey, combined with his rapidly rising market value and commercial opportunities in Asia.
Contract
Oh signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Beşiktaş on February 4, 2026, tying him to the club until the summer of 2029.
Beşiktaş paid a base transfer fee of €14 million for his signature, with the total deal potentially reaching €15 million if individual performance-based conditions are met.
According to salary tracking platform SalaryLeaks, the contract runs through 2029 and includes performance bonuses on top of his base pay.
At 25 years old, this is the most lucrative contract of his career so far.
Salary
At Beşiktaş, Oh earns approximately €2.5 million per year, which works out to roughly €48,000 per week.
This marks a dramatic increase from his Celtic contract, where he earned around £500,000 per year (approximately 700 million Korean won).
His move through Belgium and into Turkey has more than quadrupled his annual salary in just three years.
As of early 2026, his market value on Transfermarkt had surged to €15 million — double the €7 million valuation he carried just months earlier — reflecting how quickly Premier League clubs took notice of his performances.
Career Earnings By Year
| Season | Club | Annual Salary (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019–2022 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | ~€80,000–€120,000/year |
| 2020–2021 | Gimcheon Sangmu (loan) | ~€60,000–€90,000/year |
| 2022–23 | Celtic FC | ~€580,000/year (£500K) |
| 2023–24 | Celtic FC | ~€580,000/year (£500K) |
| 2024–25 | Genk | ~€700,000–€900,000/year (estimated) |
| 2025–26 (partial) | Genk → Beşiktaş | ~€2.5 million/year (from Feb 2026) |
Career Statistics
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 2019 | K League 1 | 11 | 0 | — |
| Gimcheon Sangmu | 2020 | K League 1 | 5 | 2 | — |
| Gimcheon Sangmu | 2021 | K League 2 | 33 | 5 | — |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 2022 | K League 1 | 36 | 13 | — |
| Celtic | 2022–23 | Scottish Premiership | 16 | 6 | — |
| Celtic | 2023–24 | Scottish Premiership | 20 | 5 | — |
| Genk | 2024–25 | Belgian Pro League | 36 | 9 | — |
| Genk | 2025–26 | Belgian Pro League | 20 | 6 | — |
| Beşiktaş | 2025–26 | Süper Lig | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Career Total | 190 | 52 | — | ||
| South Korea (National) | 2022–2026 | International | 26 | 6 | — |
FAQs
What is Oh Hyeon-gyu’s net worth?
Oh Hyeon-gyu’s estimated net worth is approximately $3 million. He earned this through contracts at Celtic, Genk, and his current €2.5 million-per-year deal at Beşiktaş.
How much does Oh Hyeon-gyu earn per week?
He earns approximately €48,000 per week at Beşiktaş, based on his three-year contract signed.
What transfer fee did Beşiktaş pay for Oh Hyeon-gyu?
Beşiktaş paid a base transfer fee of €14 million, with the total potentially reaching €15 million through performance-based add-ons.
What clubs has Oh Hyeon-gyu played for?
He played for Suwon Samsung Bluewings, Gimcheon Sangmu (loan), Celtic, and Genk before joining Beşiktaş.
Has Oh Hyeon-gyu won any trophies?
Yes. He won the Korean FA Cup (2019) with Suwon, the K League 2 (2021) with Gimcheon Sangmu, and two Scottish Premiership titles, two Scottish Cups, and one League Cup with Celtic.
