Alistair Johnston, born on 8 October 1998 and currently aged 26, is a Canadian footballer who's made a name for himself in the colours of Celtic as a proportionately built right-back, standing at 5ft 10in (1.8m) tall and tipping the scales at 12st 1lb (77kg). Representing Canada on the international stage, he has his feet firmly rooted on Celtic's pitch, proudly wearing the number 2 jersey.
Based on the expertise of Transfermarkt, Johnston's market worth is estimated to be around £7.5m. For those with an eye on his contract, it has 4 years and 4 months left, due to conclude on 30 June 2029.
Johnston’s journey to Celtic saw him cross the Atlantic twice. It began in February 2020 when he joined Nashville, an MLS team based in the USA through a draft process. He seized the opportunity readily and showed his worth by making 18 appearances in his debut season. The following year, 2021, his consistency continued as he appeared 26 times for the side, finding the back of the net in the process.
His next step was a descent deeper into the American football scene when he transferred to CF Montreal in December 2021 for an undisclosed fee. This period yielded 33 appearances and 4 fruitful excursions onto the scoresheet.
Johnston’s talent did not go unnoticed and in January 2023 Celtic, one of Scotland’s premier clubs, signed him for approximately £3m. He quickly demonstrated his value with 14 appearances and a goal in his first season (2022-2023). The following season his influence grew further as he marked his name on the playing roster 32 times, again scoring a goal. His performance remained strong in the ongoing 2024-2025 season with 26 appearances and 4 goals to his credit already.
Johnston has not only left his mark in the domestic competitions but also thrived on the international stage. This includes 6 starts in the Champions League of 2023-2024 and 10 more in 2024-2025, representing Celtic. Apart from that, he has also graced the fields of the League Cup in 2024-2025 and the Scottish Cup in the same year. His performances for his national side have also been commendable, featuring most notably in the Copa America 2024 where he was included in the starting XI for all 6 games Canada played.
