Anthony Ralston, born in Scotland on the 16th of November 1998, is currently 26 years old. Standing at 1.82m (5ft 11in) tall and weighing 78kg (12st 3lb), this stalwart defender primarily plays as a right-back for Celtic, donning the number 56 jersey. In addition to his commitments with Celtic, Ralston also lends his talents to the Scotland national team. His current market value stands at around £1.5m, as stated by Transfermarkt. With 2 years and 5 months remaining, Ralston’s current contract is set to expire on 31 May 2027.
In July 2015, Ralston was loaned from Celtic to lower division Scottish club, Queen's Park. During his short stint, Ralston impressed with ten first-team appearances and netted one goal in league matches. On completion of his loan in January 2016, Ralston returned to Celtic making strides in his career with a first-team appearance in the season 2015 - 2016. In the ensuing years, Ralston's role at Celtic continued to grow as he made more frequent appearances with every season. His perseverance was evident with 28 first-team appearances and 4 goals in the season 2021 - 2022.
As part of his development, Ralston was again loaned, this time to Dundee United in March 2018. A fruitful spell with Dundee ended with him returning to Celtic in June 2018 as a more refined player, ready to make a bigger impact. Season after season he proved his worth, demonstrating consistent performances and showing up in big games.
The 2019 season saw Ralston loaned to St Johnstone, where he featured prominently with 22 first-team appearances. He returned to Celtic from St Johnstone in June 2020, continuing to be a valuable asset for Celtic.
His influence on the pitch extended beyond his domestic duties with Celtic. Ralston actively participated on the international stage. He was part of the Celtic squad for the League Cup 2024 - 2025 with one start and one substitute appearance. His international exploits include starting three times for Scotland at Euro 2024 and appearances in the Nations League 2024 - 2025 and Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024. In the Champions League 2024 - 2025, Ralston had three appearances as a substitute for Celtic.
Ralston remains one of Celtic’s key assets, with his development aligning with the club's ambitions. His journey with Celtic is one that exemplifies perseverance, commitment, and grit, embodying the spirit of Celtic Football Club.
