Alistair Johnston, born 8th October 1998 in Canada, currently lines up as a defender, primarily in the right-back position, for Celtic FC. Standing at 5ft 10in (1.8m) and tipping the scales at 12st 1lb (77kg), Johnston sports the number 2 jersey. As a testament to his talents, he has also donned the national colours for Canada.
His prowess on the pitch hasn't escaped the notice of industry insiders, and his current market value hovers around €8.00m according to Transfermarkt, which translates to approximately £7m.
Johnston's journey began in earnest in February 2020 when he joined Nashville in the MLS. His debut season saw him step onto the pitch for 18 league matches. The following year, he increased his tally to 26 appearances and threw a goal into the mix.
Transitioning from Nashville to CF Montreal in December 2021, Johnston kept his scoring boots on, netting four times over 33 league appearances. Not resting on its laurels, Celtic scooped him up in their shopping net and ushered him to the Premiership in Scotland for just under £3m in January 2023 - a figure undisclosed by the MLS but later revealed.
When it comes to game time for Celtic, Johnston has proven that he can hold his own. Making 14 first team appearances and scoring once in the 2022-2023 season, the Canadian built on this record by securing 32 appearances each in the following two seasons, scoring once and four times respectively. At this early stage of the 2025-2026 season, he has already been fielded twice.
Recognised for his skills, Johnston has also participated in prominent football events for both Celtic and Canada, including the Champions League, the League Cup, Champions League Qualifiers for Celtic, the Gold Cup, and the Copa America for Canada, and the Europa League for Celtic.
