Anthony Ralston, born on 16 November 1998 in Scotland, is a seasoned defender for Celtic, primarily occupying the right back position. At 27 years of age, Ralston stands tall at 5ft 11in (1.82m) and weighs around 12st 3lb (78kg). He is best recognised on the field in his number 56 jersey and also has the honour of representing the national team of Scotland.
Ralston's football prowess has earned him recognition in the market with his current value hovering around £1.3m, according to Transfermarkt.
Ralston's journey with football became more promising when he was transferred from Celtic to Queen's Park on loan in July 2015. During this season, he made a considerable impact on the Championship in Scotland, making ten first team appearances and scoring one goal in league matches.
Upon the completion of his loan in January 2016, Ralston returned to Celtic. His career with Celtic has been more of a steady cruise than a rocketing flight. From his debut in the 2015 - 2016 season to date, he has accumulated 106 league appearances, including a commendable 28 first team appearances in the 2021 - 2022 season, and scored seven goals. The 2021 - 2022 season proved to be exceptional as he netted four goals - a testament to his versatility on the field.
It should be remembered that Ralston had two loan spells during his tenure at Celtic. The first in March 2018, when he transferred to Dundee United in the Premiership in Scotland, later returning to Celtic in June 2018. His second loan tenure happened in September 2019 when he moved to St Johnstone in the Championship, where he made 22 first team appearances before returning to Celtic in June 2020. These experiences enriched his capabilities, refining him into the dedicated player he has become.
Beyond league games, Ralston proved a resilient player by participating in various competitions, which include the League Cup 2025 - 2026, Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026 for Celtic, World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026 for Scotland, Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 for Celtic, Nations League 2024 - 2025 for Scotland, and Europa League 2025 - 2026 for Celtic.
