Born on the 12th of August 1998, Auston Trusty, a 27-year-old American, is a defender noted for his performances as a central defender for Celtic. Standing at 6ft 3in (1.91m) and weighing 12st 1lb (77kg), Trusty is a noticeable presence on the pitch, often seen wearing the number 6 jersey. His talent has not only been recognised domestically but also on the international stage, earning him a place in the United States national team.
As it stands, Trusty's current market value is around £4m, a figure sourced from Transfermarkt.
Trusty's journey to Celtic began in January 2016 when he joined Philadelphia Union in the MLS as a trainee. He quickly made an impact, marking his debut season in 2018 with 34 first team appearances and one goal, followed by 22 first team appearances and another goal in the 2019 season.
November 2019 saw Trusty packing his bags for Colorado Rapids, for an undisclosed fee. His stay was marked by a consistent performance. In the three seasons from 2020 to 2022, Trusty made a total of 57 first team appearances and scored one goal.
In January 2022, Trusty made a career-altering move crossing the Atlantic to join Arsenal in the Premier League for a fee of about £1.5m. His tenure at Arsenal was brief, however, and he was loaned back to Colorado Rapids in February 2022, where his consistent presence was once more felt on the pitch.
Another loan spell followed in July 2022, this time with Birmingham City in the Championship where he made an impressive 44 first team appearances and netted four goals in the 2022-2023 season.
In August 2023, Trusty was on the move again, transferring from Arsenal to Sheffield United for around £5m. As a Blade, Trusty maintained a steady performance with 33 first team appearances over two seasons.
It was in August 2024 that Trusty arrived at Celtic, in a deal worth around £6m. His first season, 2024-2025, with the Bhoys saw him make 22 first team appearances and score one goal. At the time of writing in the 2025-2026 season, Trusty has already made 18 first team appearances.
Trusty's impact has been felt in multiple competitions, having participated in the 2025-2026 League Cup and Scottish Cup with four starts, appeared as a substitute in the Champions League Qualifiers and scored twice in six starts in the Europa League, all for Celtic.
