Born on the 8th October 1998 in Canada, Alistair Johnston, aged 27, currently plies his trade as a defender for the esteemed Celtic FC, displaying his skills predominantly in the right back position. He stands at 5ft 10in (1.8m) tall, and weighs 12st 1lb (77kg), occupying the number 2 jersey for the Club. In addition to his club allegiance, Johnston dons the colours of his nation, representing the Canadian national team on the international stage.
Johnston's skills on the pitch have ensured that he's carved out a good value for himself in the football market. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is estimated at around Β£6.5m.
Before heading to Scotland to play for the Celtics, Johnston's early days of his professional career started in the United States. He joined Nashville in the Major League Soccer (MLS) in February 2020. He quickly made a name for himself, playing in 18 league matches in his debut year. In the subsequent 2021 season, he bettered his record by making 26 appearances and scoring his first league goal. Following a successful stint at Nashville, Johnston transferred to CF Montreal, another MLS club, in December 2021 for an undisclosed fee. In the 2022 season at Montreal, Johnston made 33 first team appearances and netted the ball four times in league matches.
In January 2023, Johnston opted for a change of scenery and moved across the pond to join Celtic in the Scottish Premiership for a fee of around Β£3m. In his inaugural 2022/2023 season with Celtic, Johnston registered 14 league appearances and scored one goal. However, it was in the following seasons (2023/2024 and 2024/2025) that Johnston truly made his mark, playing in 32 league matches and recording one and four league goals respectively. As of the current 2025-2026 season, Johnston has made two first team appearances for Celtic.
His time with Celtic has also given him the chance to take part in several important matches. He netted once in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Celtic. He marked his presence with a start in the Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 and in the Europa League 2025 - 2026 for Celtic. Not forgetting his international duty, Johnston also took part in the Gold Cup 2025 for Canada with two starts and one substitute appearance.
