Alistair Johnston, born on the 8th of October 1998, is a Canadian defender known for his loyal service to Celtic Football Club. Notably, Johnston occupies the full right back position, demonstrating an admirably steadfast presence on the field. Standing 5 feet 10 inches tall (or 1.8 meters in metric terms) and weighing 12 stone 1 pound (or 77 kilos), he encapsulates the physicality required of modern football. Furthermore, he dons the prestigious number 2 jersey for Celtic while also representing his country, Canada, on the international stage.
Johnston's current market value is estimated to be around Β£6.8m, as reported by Transfermarkt.
Johnston's early career saw him move across the Atlantic to Nashville in the MLS via the 2020 Draft. During his debut season, he tallied an impressive 18 first team appearances. The following season saw Johnston's endurance tested: he made 26 first team appearances and scored his first professional goal.
December 2021 marked the beginning of Johnston's short stint at CF Montreal, again in the MLS, for an undisclosed fee. In his 2022 season at the Canadian club, Johnston tallied 33 first team appearances, during which he found the back of the net four times.
January 2023 saw Johnston make another leap across the pond, this time to find his footing on Scottish land. Johnston transferred to Celtic in the Premiership for a fee of about Β£3m. Since his arrival at Celtic, Johnston has established a solid presence in the right flank. In his maiden season, he featured in 14 first team matches and netted once. His 2023 - 2024 season saw a significant shift as he was handed 32 opportunities to play for the first team, scoring once in the process. Just as it did the previous season, his performance improved during the subsequent 2024 - 2025 season with Johnston scoring four goals within 32 first team appearances. Currently, in the 2025 - 2026 season, Johnston has made two first team appearances.
Johnston's integration into the Celtic system has also seen him feature in the League Cup, Champions League Qualifiers, as well as the Europa League during the 2025 - 2026 campaign. He also represented Canada in the 2025 Gold Cup, underlining his perseverance and growth as a player at both the club and international level.
