Alistair Johnston, a footballer carved out in Canada, was born on the 8th of October, 1998, making him presently 27 years of age. Primarily a robust figure in the right-back position, Johnston has plied his trade for Celtic, sporting the number 2 jersey. His physical stature stands at 5ft 10inches (1.8m) and he tips the scales at around 12st 1lb (77kg). Beyond the green and white hoops, he has donned the red and white of Canada at an international level.
Having his worth gauged at around Β£6.5m, as per Transfermarkt, Johnston's career has seen him traverse the heartlands of North American football prior to his journey across the Atlantic.
Johnston's initiation into the echelons of professional football was courtesy of Nashville in Major league Soccer, having been enlisted in the MLS draft of February 2020. His debut season in the States saw him making 18 appearances in league matches followed by a more impressive tally in the succeeding 2021 season, where he registered on the scoresheet once across 26 first team league appearances.
A tactical reshuffling in December 2021, led to the defender relocating within the MLS from Nashville to CF Montreal. The move proved fruitful for the Canadian, as he improved his scoring knack, finding the net four times over a span of 33 league matches in the 2022 season.
Perhaps it was this upturn in form that attracted suitors from the Scottish Premiership. In January 2023, Celtic parted with Β£3m to facilitate Johnston's transfer over the Atlantic. A promising start in the 2022-2023 Season saw him scoring once in 14 league appearances. Likewise, the following two seasons saw the right-back cement his name on the team sheet with a haul of 64 appearances and 5 goals to his name. While the present 2025-2026 season is yet young, Johnston has already clocked two first team appearances in league matches.
In line with his regular club duties, Johnston has also experienced the cut and thrust of cup football and international tournaments. His appearances in the 2025-2026 League Cup and Champions League Qualifiers for Celtic amounted to two starts with a solitary goal in the former. Representing Canada in the 2025 Gold Cup yielded him two starts and a substitute appearance. Lastly, he had a taste of European club football, making a start in the Europa League for Celtic in the 2025-2026 season.
