Alistair Johnston, born in Vancouver on 8 October 1998 (age 27), is a Canada international right-back and part of the current Celtic squad, where he wears number 2.
He came through the North American route before establishing himself at CF Montreal. His 2022 league season there was his most productive, with 4 goals in 33 appearances, and it helped set up his move to Glasgow.
Celtic signed Johnston from CF Montreal in January 2023 for around £3m. He settled into the side as a direct, competitive full-back rather than a decorative one, and has been part of a successful domestic run, winning three Premiership titles, two League Cups and two Scottish Cups with the club.
In 2026-27, Johnston has made two league appearances and one Scottish Cup appearance for Celtic. He has also remained involved with Canada, making five World Cup appearances and three Gold Cup appearances this season.
His current market value is around £7m, according to Transfermarkt. Johnston’s career to this point has moved cleanly from Canada to CF Montreal and then Celtic, where he remains a reliable part of the squad.
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