Born on 8 October 1998 in Canada, Alistair Johnston is now a mature and trusted right-back defender for Celtic Football Club. Of average stature at 5ft 10in (1.8m) and diligently carrying a weight of 12st 1lb (77kg), he proudly dons the number 2 jersey and has earned the honour of representing Canada at a national level.
Johnston started his professional career at Nashville, where he was brought on-board during the 2020 MLS draft. He made a statement in his debut season, proving his adequacy on the field with 18 first team appearances in league matches. The following season in 2021 at Nashville saw Johnston further augment his reputation, culminating in 26 first team league appearances and adorning his profile with a goal.
His performance merited attention and in December 2021, Johnston found a new home at CF Montreal. His tenure at CF Montreal in the 2022 season was marked with 33 first team appearances and four goals. By January 2023, he completed a move to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, for a figure around Β£7.5 million, according to Transfermarkt.
Johnston's first season at Celtic, 2022-23, saw him make 14 appearances for the first team and add another goal to his tally. His following season in 2023-24 vindicated his performance in the previous season with 32 first team appearances and once again found the back of the net once. Currently, in the 2024-25 season, Johnston has already made 25 first team appearances and holds a more significant contribution in goals with four to his credit.
This versatile and reliable player has been a part of important campaigns with Celtic, such as the Champions League 2023-24 with six starts, the Scottish League Cup 2024-25 with three starts, and the Scottish Cup 2024-25 with two starts. Furthermore, he stood out in the international forum during the 2024 Copa America with Canada, making six starts and again proving his worth in the Champions League 2024-25 for Celtic with ten starts. As of now, Johnston has 4 years and 4 months left on his Celtic contract, which is set to expire on 30 June 2029.
