Anthony Ralston, born on 16 November 1998 in Scotland, is a skilful defender who primarily plays as right back. Currently, he performs his defensive duties for the esteemed Celtic Football Club, donning the number 56 jersey. Standing at 5ft 11in (1.82m) and weighing 12st 3lb (78kg), Ralston is a formidable presence on the pitch and has further extended his abilities to the international arena, representing the Scotland national team.
According to Transfermarkt, he is currently valued at approximately £1.7m. As of now, his contract with Celtic is set to expire on 31 May 2027, which means there's a good 2 years and 5 months left for him to impress at Parkhead.
Starting his career with Celtic, Ralston was loaned out to Queen's Park in the Scottish Championship in July 2015. In his debut season, he made ten first team appearances and netted a goal in league matches. However, his stay was brief and he returned to Celtic in January 2016.
For a young player, Ralston's record at Celtic is rather impressive in terms of seasons, even though his appearances in the early stages were infrequent. Gradually making his mark, he accumulated a total of 90 appearances and scored six goals across various seasons. Notably, in the 2021-2022 season Ralston made 28 first team appearances and scored four goals, reflecting his growing importance to the squad.
Alongside his Celtic responsibilities, Ralston had other loan spells too. In March 2018 he moved to Dundee United, only to return to Celtic in June that same year. The 2019-2020 season saw him loaned out to St Johnstone, where he made 22 first team appearances in league matches before returning back to the Hoops in 2020.
All in all, Ralston has been a persistent presence in Scottish football. His steady progress and penchant for regular game time clarify his importance. Apart from his club duties, he has held his own internationally, featuring prominently in Euro 2024 for Scotland and the Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Celtic, showcasing the depth of his potential and talent.
