Defender Alistair Johnston, hailing from Canada, was born on 8 October 1998. Now aged 27, Johnston has spent much of his career placed strategically at the right back position, primarily for Celtic Football Club. Standing at an athletic height of 5ft 10in (1.8m) and weighing a sturdy 12st 1lb (77kg), he can be seen donning the number 2 jersey. Along with his club commitments, Johnston has also shown his footballing prowess on the international stage, representing his homeland, Canada.
As of the current market predictions, Johnston holds an estimated value of around Β£6.5 million, as cited by Transfermarkt.
The career journey of Johnston has seen a series of transfers. His initial strides in professional football saw him join Nashville, a Major League Soccer (MLS) club in USA in February 2020. Throughout his debut season, he made 18 appearances in the first team league matches. The successive year saw him secure a regular spot in the first team with 26 appearances, supplemented with a goal.
However, the end of 2021 saw Johnston make a switch within the MLS, moving to CF Montreal from Nashville for an undisclosed fee. His stint at Montreal was highlighted by 33 first team appearances and four goals scored during the 2022 season.
The next chapter in Johnston's career came about in January 2023, as he crossed the Atlantic to join Celtic in the Premiership, Scotland. The transfer deal was reportedly signed for a fee of around Β£3 million. The transition to Celtic saw Johnston initially making 14 appearances and netting one goal in the 2022-2023 season.
Johnston's subsequent seasons at Celtic were marked by consistent performances. During the 2023-2024 season, he featured in 32 matches and scored once. The following season mirrored similarity, where he made the same number of appearances, however with an increased goal tally, scoring four occasions. As for the ongoing season, Johnston has already made two appearances in the league.
His commitment to the team extends beyond domestic league matches. In the League Cup 2025-2026, he played one match scoring one goal, while in the Champions League Qualifiers 2025-2026, he made one start for Celtic. Internationally, he represented Canada in the Gold Cup 2025 with two starts and a substitute appearance. In the Europa League 2025-2026, he was noted for one start for Celtic.
