Scottish forward Mikey Johnston, current player for West Bromwich Albion, was born on 19 April 1999. Johnston, primarily recognised as a left winger, is 5ft 9in (1.77m) tall and brings his heft to the pitch weighing in at 10st 5lb (66kg). He proudly represents both his club and the Republic of Ireland national team in the number 11 jersey. Johnston's current market value is estimated to be approximately £2.5m according to Transfermarkt.
Johnston started his football journey with Celtic in the Scottish Premiership as a trainee in July 2008. His debut season of 2016-17 saw him make a single first team appearance in league matches. In the following season, he displayed increased involvement with three first team appearances. Johnston's growth as a player became more evident in the 2018-19 season when he made 14 first team appearances and scored five goals. The 2019-20 season saw him maintain this momentum with 11 first team appearances and two goals. Over the next two seasons, Johnston made a combined total of 22 first team appearances for Celtic. During the 2023-24 season, he proved his merit with nine first team appearances and two goals, and in the subsequent season, Johnston once again represented Celtic in a first team league match.
Seeking opportunities for growth and challenge, Johnston transferred on loan to Vitoria SC in the Liga Portugal in September 2022. His tenure in Portugal saw him make 25 first team appearances and score one goal in league matches. In June 2023, he returned to Celtic following the completion of his loan.
Johnston soon found himself on loan again, this time switching to West Bromwich Albion in the English Championship in February 2024. With his engagement and impressive performances, Johnston made 18 first team appearances and scored seven goals in the remaining part of the season. The following season saw Johnston firmly establish himself in the English football scene with 40 first team appearances and three goals.
Having proven his worth during his loan period, West Bromwich Albion officially welcomed Johnston in August 2024 with a transfer fee in the ballpark of £3m. His performances continued to impress with 18 first team appearances and seven goals in the 2023-24 season, 40 first team appearances and three goals in the 2024-25 season, and 25 first team appearances and two goals in the ongoing 2025-26 season.
Johnston's talent also extends to various competitions, including the FA Cup 2025-26 for West Bromwich Albion where he started once, the League Cup 2025-26 for West Bromwich Albion with one start, the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024-26 for the Republic of Ireland with four substitute appearances, and the Nations League 2024-2025 for the Republic of Ireland with three starts and one substitute appearance.
