Anthony Ralston, a native of Scotland, has made a name for himself in the world of football. Born on the 16th of November 1998, this 27-year old defender, primarily playing as a right back for Celtic, has not only showcased his prowess at a club level but also flourished in the Scotland national team. Standing tall at 5ft 11in (1.82m) and weighing in at 12st 3lb (78kg), he sports the number 56 jersey and continues to command respect on the field.
According to Transfermarkt, Ralston's current market value is an impressive £1.3m.
An essential part of Celtic, his ties with the club date back to July 2015 when he took a detour and joined Queen's Park in Scotland's Championship on loan. Despite it being his debut season (2015 - 2016) with Queen's Park, he managed ten first team appearances and scored once in league matches. His time there, however, was short and by January 2016, he returned to his familiar surroundings at Celtic.
Since then, Ralston has been a regular feature for Celtic. Season after season, he displayed commendable skill on the pitch, with his performances improving incrementally. Starting with making one first-team appearance in league matches in consecutive seasons (2015 - 2016, 2016 - 2017) to habitually finding himself in the starting line-up. He made as many as 28 first team appearances and netted four goals in league matches in the 2021 - 2022 season.
However, his time at Celtic wasn’t devoid of stints in other clubs. In March 2018 and September 2019, Ralston went on loan to Dundee United and St Johnstone respectively. Despite the changes, he stayed consistent, most notably making 22 first team appearances in league matches in the 2019 - 2020 season with St Johnstone.
Over the years, Ralston’s repute breached the confines of the domestic league and he found himself representing Scotland in various tournaments. These include the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026 and the Nations League 2024 - 2025. His skillful displays paved the way for his involvement in the Champions League Qualifiers and Europa League for Celtic in the 2025 - 2026 season as well.
Still in his playing prime, Anthony Ralston continues to be a vital cog in the Celtic machine as well on the international stage, making significant contributions season after season.
