Alistair Johnston, born in Canada on the 8th of October 1998 (26 years old) is a stalwart defender. Primarily plying his trade as a right-back for Celtic, his typical position belies the extent of his versatility and adaptability on the field. Johnston stands at 5ft 10in (1.8 metres) and carries around 12st 1lb (77kg). A player of notable importance to both club and country, he represents not only Celtic in the Scotland's Premiership, but also the Canadian national team.
Underscoring his acclaim in the football world, Johnston's current market value is around Β£8m, an evaluation supplied by Transfermarkt. His contractual agreement with Celtic is firmly set, intended to run deep into June 2029.
Johnston's odyssey in professional football began in earnest in February 2020, when he was drafted by Nashville in the MLS, USA. His debut campaign saw him accrue a noteworthy 18 first-team appearances in league matches. The subsequent 2021 season was even more impressive with Johnston making 26 appearances as well as scoring his first goal.
December 2021 brought a move, with Johnston transferring to CF Montreal, also in the MLS. His 2022 season was a fruitful one, leading to him making 33 first team appearances and netting four goals.
Johnston's voyage in football saw another transition in January 2023, when Celtic in Scotland's Premiership procured his services for around Β£3m. His tenure at Celtic became more prolific; In his 2022-2023 season, Johnston made 14 first-team appearances, scoring once. He became more integral to the hoops in the 2023-2024 season, making 32 appearances and again scoring once. The ongoing season (2024-2025) has seen Johnston feature in 22 league matches and score an impressive four times.
Beyond his domestic duties, Johnston represented Celtic in the Champions League in the 2023-2024 term with six starts, followed by ten starts in the competition in 2024-2025. The League Cup in 2024-2025 and the Scottish Cup in the same season have also seen Johnston feature for Celtic, making three and one starts respectively. Johnston's international career has also been punctuated with highlights, namely representing Canada in the Copa America 2024 where he started six matches.
