Alistair Johnston, incepted into this sphere on the 8th of October in 1998, hails from the vast landscapes of Canada. Making his name as a meticulous defensive marvel, the robust right-back at present plies his trade at the eminent Celtic Football Club. Foundationally a stalwart presence on the pitch, Johnston towers at 5ft 10in (1.8m) and tips the scales at a solid 12st 1lb (77kg). The signature "number 2" jersey bears his name at Celtic, and his elemental talent has also earned him caps for the Canadian national side.
His current worth in the volatile market of football stands approximately around Β£6.5m, a fact attested by Transfermarkt.
Johnston's journey in football has taken him across continents. Initially, his feet found ground in Nashville, USA, in February 2020 through the MLS draft. Through his two years in Nashville, he notched up impressive performance figures, with 18 appearances in his debut season and tallying up one goal throughout 26 games in the following year.
The next milestone in this journey arrived in December 2021, when he was transferred from Nashville to CF Montreal. His stint at Montreal saw him develop as a contributor to the scoreboard as well, scoring four goals over 33 games during his sole season with the club.
In January of 2023, affermative endeavours found him sailing across the ocean to Scotland, enrolling into the historic Celt family for a substantial fee around Β£2.5m. His time at Celtic has been a chapter of commendable growth and achievement. The 2022-2023 season saw him starting to carve out his role in the first team, with 14 appearances and a goal. Over the following two seasons, his involvement amplified, playing over 30 matches and contributing a few goals to the Celts' cause. His current season (2025-2026) is still in its infancy, with two appearances in league games to date.
Johnston's participation in other notable fixtures includes his performance in the League Cup 2025-2026 where he netted a goal in his sole starting appearance for Celtic; the Champions League Qualifiers 2025-2026, with a start; the Gold Cup of 2025, representing Canada with a couple of starts and a substitute appearance; and the Europa League 2025-2026, beginning once for the Celts.
