Alistair Johnston

Alistair Johnston has made five Premiership appearances this season, starting four times, with no goals and one yellow card. His wider workload already covers the League Cup, Champions League qualifying, Gold Cup and Europa League, and his only goal so far has come in the League Cup. The numbers point to a first-choice right back who is being managed across competitions rather than a rotation option.

Johnston’s rating profile is strong for a defender, with a season average of 7.37 across the available data. His range from 6.68 to 8.14 suggests a generally reliable baseline with scope for standout performances, rather than a player producing volatile week-to-week returns.

Johnston’s career path shows a steady rise in level: drafted by Nashville in 2020, moved to CF Montreal in late 2021, then joined Celtic at the start of 2023. The available career data is limited on appearances, but the goal record shows recurring attacking output from right back, including four goals in 2022 and four more in the 2024-2025 listing.

The transfer history is clean and upward. Johnston entered MLS through the draft with Nashville, moved to CF Montreal for an undisclosed fee, then earned a €3,000,000 move to Celtic in January 2023. With a current market value of €8.00m, the move looks like a clear step up in level and valuation rather than a short-term punt.