Alistair Johnston, born on 8th October 1998 in Canada, is a robust defender chiefly operating as a right-back for Celtic. Boasting a height of 5ft 10in (1.8m) and weighing in at 12st 1lb (77kg), he dons the number 2 jersey with gusto. Alongside his dedication to Celtic, Johnston has also represented his home nation, the Canadian national team. His current market value is estimated to be around Β£8.5m, as reported by Transfermarkt.
The journey of his football career kicked off in earnest in February 2020 when Johnston joined Nashville in the MLS in the USA via the draft. He made a credible start, featuring in 18 first team league matches in his debut season. The following season at Nashville, Johnston upped his game, with an increased tally of 26 first team appearances and a notable contribution of one goal.
December 2021 marked the next significant move in Johnston's career. He transferred from Nashville to CF Montreal in the MLS, with the transfer fee remaining undisclosed. His time at Montreal proved fruitful, with the defender making 33 first team appearances and scoring four goals.
In January 2023, Johnston bid farewell to the MLS and embarked on his Scottish journey, transferring to Celtic for a modest sum of around Β£3m. Playing under the bright lights of the Scottish Premiership, Johnston's Celtic career began well. In the 2022 - 2023 season, he made 14 first team appearances and scored one goal. The following season, his contributions continued to grow - 32 first team appearances and the same number of goals.
The 2024 - 2025 season for Johnston at Celtic saw him create the same number of opportunities - 32 first team appearances but with an increased tally of four goals. Fast forward to the current 2025 - 2026 season and Johnston's contributions continue, with two first team appearances already under his belt.
Beyond the domestic competitions, Johnston has participated in several international championships. These include the Champions League 2023 - 2024 for Celtic with six starts, the League Cup 2025 - 2026, scoring one goal in one start for Celtic, the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 for Celtic with four starts, the Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 for Celtic with one start, the Gold Cup 2025 for Canada with two starts and one cameo appearance, and finally the Copa America 2024 for Canada with six starts.
