Auston Trusty, born on the 12th August 1998 (age 26) hails from the USA. A defensive stalwart who primarily features as a central defender for Celtic, Trusty stands at 1.91m (6ft 3in) and weighs 77kg (12st 1lb). The formidable defender sports the number 6 jersey.
His current market value stands around a solid £6.5 million as reported by Transfermarkt, showcasing the high regard in which the player is held. At present, his contract with the revered Celtic has 4 years and 4 months left, set to conclude on 30th June 2029.
Embarking on his professional career, Trusty joined Philadelphia Union in the MLS in the USA as a trainee in January 2016. Showing promise, he made 34 first team appearances and scored one goal in league matches in his debut season in 2018. Proving his worth, Trusty continued to impress during the 2019 season where he made 22 first team appearances and scored yet again.
Trusty transferred to Colorado Rapids in the MLS in the USA for an undisclosed fee back in November 2019 maintaining solid performances across three seasons. However, European shores beckoned and Trusty transferred from Colorado Rapids to Premier League giants Arsenal in January 2022, for a fee of around £1.6 million. But he was quickly loaned back to Colorado Rapids in February the same year.
After brief stints at Birmingham City and Sheffield United in England where he continued to build on his defensive acumen, Trusty finally transferred from Sheffield United to Celtic in the Premiership in Scotland in August 2024 for a fee of £6 million.
In the current 2024 - 2025 season at Celtic, Trusty has become a key component of the defensive line, making 19 first team appearances and scoring one goal in league matches so far. In addition to his league duties, Trusty has shown his mettle in various other competitions. He participated in the 2024 -2025 League Cup for Celtic with three starts, the Scottish Cup with two starts, brilliantly topped off with nine starts and one substitute appearance in the Champions League.
In his short tenure at Celtic so far, Trusty has indeed proven to be a strong asset to the team, justifying the substantial fee shelled out for him. His towering presence and robust performances on the pitch have quickly endeared him to Celtic fans and the defender is keen to keep repaying their trust.
