Alistair Johnston, born on the 8th of October 1998 in Canada, is a skilled defender, primarily operating in the right-back position for Celtic. Standing at 5ft 10in (1.8m) and weighing 12st 1lb (77kg), he sports the number 2 on his jersey. He is also a proud representative of the national team of his birthplace.
With a current estimated market value of around €8.00m or roughly £6.8m, according to Transfermarkt, Johnston is certainly a player worth keeping an eye on.
He kicked off his professional career in the MLS, joining Nashville back in February 2020 through the draft system. In his debut season with Nashville, Johnston made 18 first-team league appearances. The 2021 season saw him increase his participation to 26 appearances, striking at the net once.
In December of the same year, he sought pastures new, transferring from Nashville to CF Montreal, also in the MLS, for an undisclosed fee. During his 2022 season with CF Montreal, he further solidified his prominence, making 33 first-team appearances and netting four goals in league matches.
Johnston then made his much-anticipated move over the pond. He joined Celtic in Scotland's Premiership in January 2023 for an estimated £3m, marking his name in the club's rich history. His inaugural season, which stretched from 2022 to 2023, saw him take to the field 14 times in league matches, once finding the back of the net.
The 2023-2024 season was a similar story, with Johnston making 32 league appearances and netting once. He repeated this feat in the 2024-2025 term, this time improving his scoring record by netting four times in 32 league appearances. Currently, in the 2025-2026 season, Johnston has taken his place in Celtic's first team for three league matches.
His tournament participation has been as impressive as his league appearances. In the 2025-2026 League Cup for Celtic, he managed to score one goal from his sole start. The same season saw him start once in the Champions League Qualifiers for Celtic. He also played for Canada in the 2025 Gold Cup, with two starts and one appearance as a replacement. The Europa League 2025-2026 for Celtic also saw him starting once.
