Alistair Johnston
Celtic

Alistair Johnston

Alistair Johnston of Celtic was born in Vancouver, Canada on 8 October 1998 (age 26).

Alistair Johnston
Alistair Johnston · Photo: Vagelis Georgariou

Alistair Johnston, aged 26 and born 8th October 1998 in Canada, is recognised for his defensive techniques, primarily serving as a right back for Celtic. Johnston doesn't shy away from his athletic build, he stands at 5ft 10in (1.8m) and weighs 12st 1lb (77kg), all contributing to his commanding presence on the field. At Celtic, Johnston is the number 2 player and has extended his talents to the Canada's national team.

Renown for his skills, Johnston's current market value is estimated to be around the Β£7.5m mark according to Transfermarkt. His worthwhile skills has led to a long-term contract with Celtic which is not set to expire until 30th June 2029, providing enough time for Johnston to secure his legacy within the club.

Before joining Celtic, Johnston's career first took him to the MLS in the USA, beginning with Nashville in February 2020. His debut season saw him make 18 first team appearances. Things progressively looked up in his 2021 season where he was noted for scoring one goal within his 26 first team appearances. December 2021, presented a slight shift for Johnston as he transferred from Nashville to CF Montreal. His 2022 season in Montreal proved fruitful, boasting of 33 first team appearances and four scored goals.

His journey lead him to Celtic in January 2023, where he was transferred for a fee of around Β£3m. Johnston seemed to find his footing within the Premiership club as he made 14 first team appearances and one goal during the 2022-2023 season. His subsequent performance for the 2023-2024 season saw him at 32 first team appearances with a singular goal. The current season of 2024-2025 has been particularly fruitful with Johnston securing 32 first team appearances and netting four goals.

Johnston's dedication to Celtic has extended to multiple tournaments including the Champions League 2023-2024, the League Cup 2024-2025, and the Scottish Cup 2024-2025. He also represented his home nation in the Copa America 2024. In the current Champions League season of 2024-2025, Johnston is leading the challenge for Celtic with ten starts.

With four fruitful years at Celtic, Johnston has proved that he is more than a valuable asset to the team, competently defending the right back position and continually showcasing his exceptional playing abilities.

This player profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 24 May 2025. Send feedback

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Right Back
Primary Position
Defender
Position
Alistair Johnston
RB
1.8m (5ft 10in)
Height
2
Squad Number
77kg (12st 1lb)
Weight
8 October 1998 (age 26)
Date of Birth
Vancouver
Birthplace
Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
Country of Birth
Celtic
Team
Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
National Team
£8m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
30 June 2029 (4y 1m)
Contract Expires

Season stats

Team
Celtic
Celtic
Premiership 2024 - 2025
Games
32
Starting
30
Substitute
2
Unused
6
Utilisation
84%
Goals
4
Yellows
3
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Champions League 2023 - 2024
Games
6
Starting
6
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
2
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
League Cup 2024 - 2025
Games
3
Starting
3
Substitute
-
Unused
1
Utilisation
75%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025
Games
4
Starting
4
Substitute
-
Unused
1
Utilisation
80%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
Copa America 2024
Games
6
Starting
6
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Champions League 2024 - 2025
Games
10
Starting
10
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
2
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
32
Goals
4
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
32
Goals
1
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
14
Goals
1
Team
CF Montreal
CF Montreal
Season 2022
Country
USA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Games
33
Goals
4
Team
Nashville
Nashville
Season 2021
Country
USA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Games
26
Goals
1
Team
Nashville
Nashville
Season 2020
Country
USA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Games
18
Goals
-

Transfers

Team
Celtic
Celtic
1 January 2023
From
CF Montreal
CF Montreal
Type
Fee (£3m)
Team
CF Montreal
CF Montreal
27 December 2021
From
Nashville
Nashville
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Nashville
Nashville
25 February 2020
Type
Draft

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