Alistair Johnston, born on the 8th of October 1998 in Canada, has made a name for himself as a sturdy and reliable defender, primarily serving as a right back for Celtic. With a solid build of 5ft 10in (1.8m) and 12st 1lb (77kg), he is a formidable presence in any defensive line. Currently wearing the number 2 jersey for Celtic, Johnston also takes pride in representing his home, as a player for the Canada national team.
Having carved a reputable niche for himself in the footballing world, Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at a robust £9m. Johnston's contract with Celtic, which has another 4 years and 3 months to run, is set to expire on the 30th of June, 2029.
Johnston began his professional career in the USA's Major League Soccer (MLS) with Nashville. He was taken in the draft in February 2020 and quickly asserted his presence. In his debut season, Johnston made 18 appearances in league matches. The following season, his regular appearances increased to 26, and he also netted his first goal.
In an inter-league move in December 2021, Johnston transferred from Nashville to CF Montreal. There, his performance improved steadily, and he scored four goals during his 33 league appearances in the 2022 season.
January 2023 marked a pivotal moment in Johnston's career as Celtic brought him over to the Scottish Premiership at a cost of around £3m. His initial season saw him don the green and white hoops for 14 league matches, during which he scored a goal. His presence within the Celtic squad solidified in the 2023-2024 season as he made 32 league appearances and repeated his single goal tally from the previous season.
As the current 2024-2025 season rolls on, Johnston has already made 29 appearances and increased his goal tally to four. Notably, he has also represented Celtic in the Champions League for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 seasons, with a total of sixteen starts. Additionally, he started in three matches each in Celtic’s League Cup and Scottish Cup games in 2024-2025. And on the international front, Johnston contributed six starts in the 2024 Copa America for Canada.
