Alistair Johnston, hailing from Canada and born on the 8th of October, 1998, is a defensive powerhouse best known for his time as a right back for Celtic FC. Standing at 5 foot 10 inches (1.8 meters) and weighing in at 12 stone 1 pound (77 kilograms), he's a force to be reckoned with on the field. Wearing the number 2 jersey with pride, Johnston's skills have not only been recognised in club football, but on the international stage with the Canadian national team as well.
As per the information provided by Transfermarkt, his current market value is around Β£7.2m. With a contract in force until the 31st December 2027, his future in football seems securely tied with Celtic FC for the foreseeable future.
The beginning of Johnston's professional career saw him being drafted into the team of Nashville SC in the MLS league in the USA, back in February 2020. Here, he made a commendable 18 first team appearances in his debut season. The following season saw increased playing time and the addition of his very first goal in league matches to his footballing resume, followed by a move to CF Montreal in December 2021.
His stint at CF Montreal saw a much improved Johnston, evidenced by his tally of 33 first team appearances and four goals in the 2022 season. The culmination of his North American playing career was marked by his transfer to Celtic FC in January 2023 for a fee of around Β£3m.
Johnston's stint at Celtic has been marked by consistent performance. He made 14 appearances and netted a goal in his first season, quickly becoming a first team choice for the following 2023-2024 season with 32 appearances and a goal. In the current 2024-2025 season, his impressive form continues making seven appearances and a commendable 2 goals to his name up until now.
Johnston also represented Celtic in various high level competitions including the Champions League for season 2023 - 2024 with six starts, Fleetwood Town League Cup for 2024 - 2025 with a start, Scottish Cup for the 2023 - 2024 season with four starts. He also represented Canada in Copa America 2024 with six starts, and back in Champions League for 2024 - 2025 season with two starts for Celtic. Alistair Johnston surely has a substantial football thumbnail.
