Born on the 16th of November 1998, Anthony Ralston is a Scottish footballer who has significantly made his mark in the defensive right back position for the Celtic football club. With an impressive physique standing at 5ft 11in (1.82m) and weighing 12st 3lb (78kg), this 27-year-old Scottish international has donned the Celtic number 56 jersey for several seasons.
While cementing his defensive prowess at Celtic, Ralston was also loaned to Queen's Park and Dundee United in the Scottish Championship and the Premiership respectively. His one-season stint at Queen's Park during the 2015 - 2016 season saw him make ten team appearances and net one goal.
After his time at Queen's Park, Ralston returned to Celtic where he continued to solidify his place in the first-team squad over the following seasons. From 2016 to 2026, barring the seasons where he was loaned out, Ralston made over 100 league match appearances for Celtic, even netting the ball seven times.
Ralston's loan to Dundee United in March 2018, although brief, was a necessary part of his football journey. He made his return back to his home club, Celtic, later in June that year.
The 2019 - 2020 season proved to be another interesting turn in Ralston's career, with a loan to St Johnstone in the Championship. He logged a satisfying 22 first-team appearances in league matches during his time there. Following his successful loan spell, Ralston returned to Celtic in June 2020.
Ralston's market value is currently estimated at around £1.3m according to Transfermarkt. This valuation is hardly surprising given his contribution not just to Celtic but also to the Scottish national team in World Cup Qualifiers.
Apart from his national and league football duties, Ralston also stepped on the pitch in European competitions. In the 2025 - 2026 season, he featured in both Europa League and Champions League qualifiers for Celtic. Furthermore, Ralston also participated in the domestic cups including the League Cup and Scottish Cup where he managed to score a goal.
Years in the making, Anthony Ralston has built his reputation on the pitch with the Celtic jersey and remains one of the club's prominent defensive mainstays. With a career that continues to flourish, it's no doubt that Ralston will continue to command respect in the beautiful game.
