Alistair Johnston, born on 8th October 1998 in Canada, is currently 26 years of age. As a competent defender with a preferred position at right back, he is a formidable player for Celtic Football Club. Johnston stands at 5ft 10in (1.8m) and weighs in at an athletic 12st 1lb (77kg). On the field, he is instantly recognisable as the player donning the number 2 jersey. Beyond his club responsibilities, Johnston also represents Canada on the national front.
Johnston's current market value sits around Β£7.3m, as cited by Transfermarkt. At Celtic, his contract is set to expire on 31st December 2027, providing him with over three years left to make his mark.
Johnston's journey to Celtic begins in Nashville, where he joined the MLS team in February 2020 via a draft. His debut season in the United States saw him make 18 first-team appearances in league matches. In his subsequent season, Johnston enhanced his impact on the pitch, making 26 first-team appearances and scoring his first goal.
His impressive performances led to a transfer to CF Montreal in December 2021 for an undisclosed fee. During his time at Montreal, Johnston made 33 appearances and scored four goals - a considerable accomplishment for a right back.
In January 2023, Johnston switched from the MLS in the USA to the Scottish Premiership, joining Celtic for a fee of Β£3m. Since his transfer, he has made significant contributions to the team in the 2022 - 2023 season, he scored one goal in 14 appearances. In the following season, he repeated this achievement, scoring one goal in 32 appearances. Currently, in the 2024 - 2025 season, Johnston has racked up ten appearances and a notable four goals.
Apart from his league involvements, Johnston also had opportunities to partake in international competitions. In the 2023 - 2024 season, he started in six Champions League matches for Celtic, as well as competing in both the Scotttish League Cup 2024 - 2025 and the Scottish Cup 2023 - 2024. Representing Canada, he started in the Copa America 2024 and also made another four starts in the Champions League for Celtic in the 2024 - 2025 season. Indeed, Alistair Johnston's career at Celtic has been active and fruitful, reinforcing his importance in the eyes of Celtic's undeniably passionate fan base.
