Born on 8 October 1998 in Canada, Alistair Johnston, now aged 26, is a right back defender, strutting his stuff for none other than Celtic Football Club. Standing at a robust 5ft 10in (1.8m) and weighing in at 12st 1lb (77kg), he's a formidable presence on the pitch. Donning the number 2 jersey, Johnston has made his mark not only for Celtic but also for the Canada national team.
Johnston's current market value is no small amount, sitting around the Β£8.5m mark, according to data reported by Transfermarkt. His contract with Celtic, which has another 4 years 2 months to run, is up for expiration on the 30th of June 2029.
To trace his career trajectory, we turn to February 2020 when Johnston joined Nashville in the United States' Major League Soccer through the draft system. In his debut season, he emerged consistently, making 18 first-team appearances in league matches. Following season continued the trend with 26 first team appearances and a goal to his name.
Johnston then journeyed from Nashville to CF Montreal, another MLS club, in December 2021 for an undisclosed fee. Here, he made significant strides, making 33 first-team appearances and scoring four goals in league matches in the 2022 season.
Celtic faithful welcomed Johnston in January 2023 when he transferred from CF Montreal for a fee of around Β£3m. The defender arrived on Scottish shores and got straight down to it, making 14 first team appearances and scoring one goal in the 2022-23 season. The following season, Johnston once again showcased his consistency, clocking in 32 first-team appearances and another goal.
2024-25 has currently seen Johnston appear 30 times for Celtic in league matches, this time adding a slightly improved four goals to his ledger. He also showcased his abilities in the Champions League for Celtic, with six starts in 2023-24 and ten in 2024-25, League Cup with three starts in 2024-25, and Scottish Cup with three starts in 2024-25. Not to forget his international duties where he featured in the Copa America 2024 for Canada with six starts.
Johnston's solid record and promising performances, both domestically and internationally, assure Celtic's loyalists that their side's defence is in good, dependable hands.
