Born in Scotland on 16th November 1998, and standing at 5ft 11in (1.82m) and tipping the scales at 12st 3lb (78kg), Anthony Ralston is nothing short of a model professional. Primarily a right back, the robust and talented defender has done extensive service wearing his cherished number 56 jersey for Celtic for over two seasons. Outside of his club commitment, he has also answered the call of his national team, the Scotland.
As of now, according to Transfermarkt, he commands a market value of approximately £1.5m, with his current contract at Celtic slated to end on 31 May 2027, about 2 and a half years down the line.
In July 2015, Ralston left Celtic on loan for Queen's Park, swapping the Premiership stage for the rough and tumble of the lower Championship. In his debut season at Queen's Park (2015-16), Ralston made ten league appearances in the first team and managed to make his mark on the score sheet once.
January 2016 saw his return to Celtic from Queen's Park, after the completion of his loan deal. From then till the current 2024-25 season, Ralston has had an impactful stint with Celtic, amassing considerable first-team appearances and goals across multiple seasons. He notably excelled during the 2021-22 season, notching up a remarkable tally of 28 appearances and four goals in league matches.
Alongside his progress at Celtic, Ralston has also embarked on a few more loan journeys particularly to Dundee United in March 2018 and to St Johnstone in September 2019. His spell at St Johnstone ended up being particularly fruitful, with Ralston making 22 first team appearances in the 2019-20 season.
Undeniably, his consistent performances and strong form have earned him spots in multiple prestigious tournaments. Notably the League Cup 2024-25 with Celtic, Euro 2024 with Scotland, Euro Qualifiers 2022-24 with Scotland, Nations League 2024-25 and the Champions League 2024-25 with Celtic where he flexed his footballing muscles with starts and substitute appearances.
In sum, Anthony Ralston’s journey through the Scottish football landscape is marked with the indelible stamp of his tenacity, resilience and undeniable talent, with much more to look forward to in the coming years.
