Anthony Ralston, born 16 November 1998, can be described as a stalwart fixture of the Celtic defensive line. This Scotland-born right back, standing 5ft 11inches (1.82m) tall and weighing in at 12st 3lb (78kg), dons the number 56 jersey. He has also had the honour of representing his country on the international stage.
As of now, Ralston's standing in the transfer market holds steady at an impressive €1.50m (£1.27m), according to Transfermarkt.
Cutting his teeth in the Premiership with Celtic, Ralston was dispatched on loan to Queen's Park in the Championship in July 2015. He made a notable impression, with ten first team appearances under his belt and a single league goal to his name. Nevertheless, his stay was brief and he returned to Celtic in January 2016.
Upon his return, Ralston's contributions to the Celtic first team steadily increased. A single league appearance in the 2015-2016 season gave way to a slightly heartier showing in the 2016-2017 season, with another single appearance. Gaining traction, he made three appearances in the 2017-2018 season, four in the 2018-2019 (scoring once), and two in the 2019-2020 season. His most notable Celtic sojourn was in the 2021-2022 season, where he scored four goals in 28 first team appearances.
Stints on loan at Dundee United and St Johnstone in the Premiership punctuated his time at Celtic. He spent a brief period at Dundee United in March 2018, before returning to Celtic in June of the same year. Later, he transferred to St Johnstone in September 2019, where he logged 22 first team appearances before being summoned back to Celtic in June 2020.
Throughout his career, Ralston has been a consistent presence in major tournaments such as the League Cup, World Cup Qualifiers, and the Euros, donning both the Celtic and Scotland colours. This consistency has shaped him into a skilled and seasoned player, able to carry the weight and hopes of his teams.
As of the current 2025 - 2026 season at Celtic, Ralston is standing strong with 15 first team appearances in league matches.
