Born on 8 October 1998, Canadian footballer Alistair Johnston holds a reputation as an adept defender, who principally operates in the right back position for Celtic. Standing tall at 5ft 10in (1.8m), and weighing in at 12st 1lb (77kg), this 27-year-old footballer dons the number 2 jersey. Outside of his club commitments, Johnston has also found the opportunity to showcase his skill on the international stage, representing Canada in the national team.
According to Transfermarkt, Johnston's current market value is estimated to hover around the €9.00m mark - which is roughly equivalent to £7.5m.
Before finding himself in Scottland, this young footballer kickstarted his professional career in the United States. In February 2020, Johnston boarded the Nashville team in the MLS via the draft. Throughout his debut season in 2020, he demonstrated his potential through 18 first team appearances in league matches. His second season with Nashville in 2021 saw him playing in 26 league matches and scoring one goal.
In December 2021, Johnston made the move from Nashville to CF Montreal. Again, his prominence within the team was apparent, as he made 33 first team appearances and scored four important goals in league matches in the 2022 season.
Come January 2023, Johnston embarked on a new journey as he was transferred from CF Montreal to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership for a fee of around £3m. His time at Celtic has been marked by consistent performances and telling contributions. In his first half season (2022 - 2023), Johnston made 14 first team appearances, scoring one goal. His momentum did not wane in the 2023 - 2024 season, where he made 32 first team appearances and once more found the back of the net. His performance was similar in the 2024 - 2025 season, holding 32 first team appearances to his name and scoring four goals. For the current season (2025 - 2026), Johnston has already started strong with two first team appearances.
Moreover, his participation in international competitions and cups is also noteworthy. With Celtic, he has contributed in the Champions League (2023 - 2024 season) with six starts, and the League Cup (2025 - 2026 season) where he scored a goal in one start. He also appeared in Champions League Qualifiers (2025 - 2026 season) with one start, and in the Europa League (2025 - 2026 season) with one start. Meanwhile, representing Canada, he participated in the Gold Cup 2025 with two starts and one appearance as a substitute, and soldiered through the Copa America 2024 with six starts.
Undoubtedly, Johnston is a player who continues to progress and impress both at the club and national levels, becoming more integral with each passing season.
