Auston Trusty, born on 12th August 1998, is an American-born footballer who currently occupies the role of central defender for the esteemed Celtic Football Club. Towering at 6ft 3in (1.91 metres) tall and with a trim weight of 12st 1lb (77 kilograms), Trusty dons the number 6 jersey and has the added accomplishment of having represented the United States national team. His current market value is around £4.5m, as per the Transfermarkt, a comprehensive online resource for professional football statistics.
The journey of this talented defender began in January 2016, when Trusty joined Philadelphia Union as a trainee. It's worth noting that during his debut season in 2018, Trusty made a significant contribution with 34 first team appearances and a goal to his name. The subsequent season echoed similar success, with 22 appearances and another goal. However, by November 2019, Trusty bid adieu to Philadelphia Union and transferred to another American club, the Colorado Rapids. His tenure at Colorado saw him consistently turn out 33 and 16 first team appearances in the 2021 and 2022 seasons, respectively.
Riding high on the wave his American success, Trusty made a significant career transition in January 2022 when he crossed the pond to join the English Premier League giants, Arsenal, for a cost of roughly £1.6m. His stint at Arsenal, however, was short-lived and by February, he was back at Colorado Rapids, this time on loan. Continuing his English odyssey, Trusty was loaned out to Birmingham City in July of the same year, making an impressive 44 first team appearances and netting four goals.
In August 2023, Trusty swapped his Birmingham City kit for that of Sheffield United, still within the confines of England but now playing in the Championship. The transfer, valued at around £5m, was a significant step. His first season saw Trusty notch up 32 first team appearances but the next season only saw him on the field once.
The next shape-shifting change in his career came in August 2024 when Trusty transferred to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership for a whopping £6m. As of the 2024-2025 season, Trusty showcased his skill with 22 first team appearances and a single goal. The current season, 2025-2026, has seen him make 19 first team appearances. Trusty's participation in multiple cups for Celtic, including the League Cup, the Scottish Cup and the Champions League Qualifiers, along with his contribution of two goals in the Europa League, enhances his standing within the Hoops roster. With Trusty on board, there's a steadily blooming optimism in the Celtic ranks.
