Alistair Johnston, born on 8th October 1998, hails from Canada. This right back defender, 5ft 10in (1.8m) tall and weighing 12st 1lb (77kg), currently plies his trade for Celtic Football Club — his athleticism and prowess recognised with the number 2 jersey. His talent extends beyond club football, as he also has an impressive record representing his nation, Canada.
As of now, Johnston's estimated market value stands at around £7m, as reported by Transfermarkt.
Dialogues of Johnston's career inevitably hark back to February 2020, when the Canadian defender was drafted by Nashville in the MLS. His debut season saw him make 18 first-team league appearances. This was followed by an even more impressive next season, where he made an additional 26 appearances and netted one goal.
However, the tale burgeoned in December 2021 when Johnston transferred from Nashville to another MLS club - CF Montreal. His one-season stint with Montreal saw him on the pitch 33 times, with four successful strikes on goal.
The significant turning point in Johnston's career emerged in January 2023. He signed a contract with Celtic, based in the Scottish Premiership, in exchange for a sizeable fee of £3m. His years at Celtic - from the 2022-2023 season till date - have been filled with several remarkable instances.
In his first season, Johnston scored once in his 14 league appearances. The following year was even busier, with 32 first team league appearances and another goal to his name. The 2024-2025 season mirrored the previous, with the same number of appearances and four successful attempts on goal. Currently, in the 2025-2026 season, he is just two matches into the league but shows promise.
Besides these league matches, Johnston's playtime also extends to other tournaments and international fixtures. His profile boasts participation in the Champions League 2023-2024 for Celtic, the League Cup 2025-2026 (which includes a goal), and the Champions League Qualifiers 2025-2026. His service in the Gold Cup 2025 and the Copa America 2024 for Canada has also been commendable, boasting six starts and once as a substitute in the former, and six starts in the latter. His recent foray into the Europa League 2025-2026 for Celtic has already seen him start once.
