Alistair Johnston

Alistair Johnston, born on 8 October 1998 in Canada, currently serves as a stern defender for Celtic Football Club. Primarily playing in the right back position, Johnston presents a physically commanding figure on the pitch, standing at a robust 1.8 metres tall (equating to 5 feet 10 inches) and weighing 77 kilograms (a sturdy 12 stone 1 pound). The number 2 jersey has become a familiar sight on the back of this robust defender, and Johnston has also represented his own native soils, playing for the Canadian national team. Johnston's current market value is an admirable £8.5m according to a report by Transfermarkt, further testament to his standing within the sport. A deeply committed player, Johnston has four years and four months remaining on his contract with Celtic, a tenure not set to expire until the summer of 2029. In his early career, February 2020 saw Johnston make the journey to the United States, being drafted by Nashville for the MLS. During a maiden season there, Johnston made 18 first team appearances in league matches - a testament to his immediate impact. In the following 2021 season at Nashville, his influence continued to grow with 26 first team appearances and a memorable maiden goal. However, as winter closed in at the end of 2021, Johnston transferred to CF Montreal still within the MLS. His form continued unabated, making 33 first team appearances and converting four opportunities into goals. His rapid ascension across the pond caught the eye of Scottish titans Celtic, who acquired his services in January of 2023 for a cool £3m. Back on British turf, his debut 2022 - 2023 season at Celtic saw 14 first team outings and a goal to his name. His influence continued to strengthen over the 2023 - 2024 season, this time making 32 appearances and scoring once. The current season, 2024 - 2025, has seen Johnston become a regular name in the selection, with 27 matches and four goals marked in his ledger. In addition to domestic duties, he has also represented Celtic on the continental stage, with appearances in the prestigious Champions League both in the 2023 - 2024 edition with six starts, and the 2024 - 2025 tournament with an impressive ten starts. Closer to home, Johnston has played in the Scottish League, featuring thrice in the 2024 - 2025 League Cup and twice in the same year's Scottish Cup. Finally, his international appearances for Canada in the 2024 Copa America saw him as a stalwart with six starts. All in all, Alistair Johnston continues to impress and make a name for himself, both at Celtic and on the global stage.