Sam Johnstone, born on 25 March 1993 (age 33), is an English goalkeeper who joined Celtic from Wolverhampton Wanderers in September 2026. At 6ft 4in (1.93m), he brings an imposing frame to the position, which is rarely a drawback for a keeper.
One of the more useful early stages in his development came at Scunthorpe United in 2011-2012, where he made 12 league appearances. That sort of loan spell is not glamorous, but it tends to tell a young goalkeeper plenty about the job.
Johnstone arrived at Celtic with senior experience behind him rather than as a project. In 2026-2027, he has made one league appearance for the club. His current market value is around £1.5m, according to Transfermarkt.
His career has moved from early loan football to a later move north from Wolves to Celtic, with his role at Parkhead beginning as an experienced goalkeeping option.
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