Alistair Johnston, born in Vancouver on 8 October 1998 (age 27), is a Canada international right-back and remains part of the current Celtic squad, wearing number two.
His senior reputation was built at CF Montreal, where his 2022 league season stood out: 33 appearances and four goals, a useful reminder that his game has always carried a bit more than simple defensive neatness.
Celtic signed Johnston from CF Montreal in January 2023 for around £3m. He settled quickly enough into the demands of the position, bringing energy, edge and a fair degree of common sense on the right side. During his Celtic spell he has won three Premiership titles, two League Cups and two Scottish Cups.
In 2026-27, Johnston has made two league appearances for Celtic, along with one in the Scottish Cup and one in the Europa League. He has also remained active with Canada, with five World Cup appearances and three in the Gold Cup this season.
His current market value is around £7m, according to Transfermarkt. Johnston’s career has moved from Canadian football to a regular role at Celtic, with international football sitting alongside it rather than in the background.
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