Born on the 8th of October in 1998, Alistair Johnston hails from the frosty expanses of Canada and plies his trade as a right back defender, primarily for the illustrious Celtic Football Club. Standing at 5ft 10in (1.8m) and a good solid 12st 1lb (77kg), he wears the number 2 jersey with undeniable pride. His talents, however, are not restricted to domestic football, with Johnston having represented the Canada national team.
The young Canadian star's current market value is estimated to be around Β£8m according to Transfermarkt.
Johnston began his professional career in the United States for Nashville in the MLS, having been picked up in the draft in February of 2020. His debut season saw him appear 18 times on the pitch, a number that had increased to 26 along with a goal in the following 2021 season.
Johnston's talents were widely seen, sparking interest from CF Montreal, also of the MLS, who proceeded to acquire him in December 2021 for an undisclosed fee. His 2022 season with Montreal found him with 33 first team league appearances and a healthy four goals.
In the twilight of January 2023, Celtic made their interest in him known and acquired Johnston from CF Montreal for a fee of around Β£3m. Once at Celtic, Johnston quickly settled into the rhythm of Scottish football. In the 2022-2023 season, he appeared 14 times and netted a goal. The following 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 seasons had Johnston making 32 appearances each, scoring 1 and 4 goals respectively.
Johnston's tenure in the current 2025-2026 season has been relatively quieter, with only two first team appearances so far.
His contribution to the Celtic side extends beyond the league, with his participation in the Champions League in the 2023-2024 season earning him six starts. He scored a goal for Celtic in the League Cup of the 2025-2026 season, with an additional appearance in the Champions League qualifiers of the 2025-2026 season.
On the international front, Johnston played for Canada in the Gold Cup 2025 and Copa America 2024, making two and six starts respectively along with a solitary substitute appearance.
Johnston continues his elegant dance between club and country, shouldering his responsibilities with an abyssal composure, a testament to his commitment and dedication to the beautiful game.
