Canadian-born defender Alistair Johnston, who was born on the 8th of October, 1998, stars as a stalwart right-back for Celtic Football Club. The 26-year-old boasts an impressive stature, standing at 5 feet 10 inches (1.8m) tall, and tips the scales at 12 stones 1 pound (77kg), accentuating his robust physical presence on the pitch. Adding to his accomplished football profile, Johnston has had the honour of donning the number 2 jersey for the illustrious Canada National Team.
The worth of a footballer is often gauged by their market value, and Johnston's is estimated to be around €10m (Transfermarkt), which converts roughly to £8.5m, adding a touch of financial prestige to his reputation.
Johnston navigated his path in football predominantly in the USA, joining Nashville in the MLS during the draft of February 2020. His debut season was marked by 18 first team appearances in league matches. The following season witnessed him score his first goal in 26 league appearances for Nashville. Following his stint in Nashville, Johnston moved to CF Montreal in December 2021 in a deal that had an undisclosed fee attached to it. The season in Montreal bore four goals for Johnston in 33 league appearances.
Johnston's ingress into Celtic, the renowned Scottish Premiership outfit, was marked in January 2023, for a transfer fee of around £3m. His first season was marked by 14 first team appearances and a goal, while his second season witnessed him improve to bag one goal in 32 league appearances. The third season saw him match the previous with 32 league appearances and rest four goals in the net. The present season, 2025 - 2026, has seen him make two first team appearances.
Johnston's participation in major football events underscores his consistent utility to his side. His notable runs include Celtic's Champions League campaign in 2023 - 2024 with six starts, a stint in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 with a goal in a start, the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 where he featured in four starts, the Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 with one start, Canada's Gold Cup 2025 with two starts and one substitute appearance, Copa America 2024 with six starts, and the Champions League 2024 - 2025 with ten starts.
