Born on 12 August 1998 in the United States, Auston Trusty is a well-rounded defender, primarily operating as a central defender for Celtic. Towering at 6ft 3in (1.91m) and weighing roughly 12st 1lb (77kg), the American is an imposing figure on the pitch, sporting the number six jersey.
His current market value is approximately €8.00m, which equates to around £7m, according to Transfermarkt. Trusty's contract with Celtic is set to expire on 30 June 2029, with 4 years and 7 months left on the deal.
Trusty began his professional career with Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer (MLS) in the USA, joining the squad as a trainee in January 2016. He made his debut in the 2018 season, managing 34 first team appearances and scoring a single goal. In the subsequent 2019 season, Trusty featured in 22 matches for the Union, repeating his goal tally from the previous season.
In November 2019, the American centre-back then moved to Colorado Rapids, another MLS side, for an undisclosed transfer fee. Over the course of the next three seasons, Trusty made several appearances: eight in the 2020 season, 33 in 2021 - matching his tally at Philadelphia Union in his debut season, and 16 in the 2022 season. His 2021 season also saw him scoring one goal.
Trusty made a significant career move in January 2022 when he was transferred to Arsenal in the Premier League in England for a fee of around £1.6m. However, he returned to Colorado Rapids on loan in the same months and continued his steady performance with three more seasons, totalling 57 appearances and one goal.
In July 2022, the American's loan was extended, switching from the US to England, as he joined Birmingham City in the League One for the 2022/2023 season. In this period, he recorded 44 appearances and netted four goals. The following year, Trusty was transferred from Arsenal to Sheffield United in the Championship for a value of approximately £5m. During his time at Sheffield United, he made 33 first team appearances.
In August 2024, Trusty sealed a move to the Scottish Premiership side, Celtic, for a substantial fee of around £6m. Initially, his involvement was limited, noting nine starts in the current 2024-2025 season. However, Trusty has been active in multiple tournaments, with two starts in the League Cup and six appearances - including one as a substitute - in the Champions League during the same season. Given his performance thus far, it will be intriguing to follow the trajectory of this promising American player within Scottish football.
