ALISTAIR JOHNSTON
Defender · Celtic · League Cup
“Functional fullback whose defensive positioning outweighs creative thrust.”
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Functional fullback whose defensive positioning outweighs creative thrust.
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GoalPost value
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. Functional fullback whose defensive positioning outweighs creative thrust.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
68%
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GoalPost verdict
Functional fullback whose defensive positioning outweighs creative thrust.
Impact
Useful
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
26-28
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
17Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
71Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
44Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
74Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Direct threat
Movement
Counter attacks
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.05
0.30
per 90
0.05
17%
71%
1.29
3.0
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.05
season rate
Shots / 90
0.30
shot volume
Shot accuracy
17%
1/6 on target
Conversion
17%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.71
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
1.29
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
Johnston operates as a traditional full-back who prioritizes shape and cover over adventurous play down the flank. His movement is reactive rather than proactive—he reads the play, slots into defensive lines, and executes basic distribution. Lacks the athleticism or technical range to consistently create; adds value through steadiness and understanding of when to drop.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
Johnston remains a squad-fringe option for Canada, neither locked in nor fully sidelined. His window depends on injuries ahead and whether the tactical setup demands pure defensive discipline over fullback creativity.
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Analysis overview
Johnston operates as a traditional full-back who prioritizes shape and cover over adventurous play down the flank. His movement is reactive rather than proactive—he reads the play, slots into defensive lines, and executes basic distribution. Lacks the athleticism or technical range to consistently create; adds value through steadiness and understanding of when to drop.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
0.30
SoT / 90
0.05
Accuracy
17%
Conversion
17%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Defender
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Managed
Recent injury history is present, so workload context matters.
Coverage
4 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
Functional fullback whose defensive positioning outweighs creative thrust.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Cup | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1,234 | 7.20 |
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 6.30 |
 UEFA Europa League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 6.2 |
 Premiership | 7 | 0 | 1 | 501 | 7.06 |
 UEFA Champions League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 6.9 |
| Total | 25 | 1 | 2 | 1,816 | 6.73 |
Form (last 4 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.05
Shots
0.30
per 90
Shots on target
0.04
Conversion %
17%
Dribbles
71%
Key passes
1.29
Pass accuracy
70%
Fouls won
0.94
per 90
Def actions
2.97
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28 |  South Africa | World Cup | W0-1 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Jun 24 |  Switzerland | World Cup | L2-1 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Jun 18 |  Qatar | World Cup | W6-0 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Jun 12 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | World Cup | D1-1 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
League Cup1,234 (68%)Premiership501 (28%)UEFA Champions League35 (2%)UEFA Europa League26 (1%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Canada | World Cup | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 7.31 |
| 2025/26 |  Celtic | League Cup | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0.12 | 7.13 |
| 2024/25 | Celtic | Premiership | 87 | 6 | 12 | 0.21 | 7.31 |
| 2023/24 | Celtic | Premiership | 59 | 2 | 5 | 0.12 | 7.19 |
| 2022/23 |  CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | 101 | 7 | 6 | 0.13 | 6.99 |
Career highlights
Premiership
2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023
League Cup
2024, 2022/2023
Scottish Cup
2023/2024, 2022/2023
Career timeline detail
Celtic
2023 – Present
Apps
171
Goals
9
Assists
19
Minutes
13,300
Competition breakdown
| League Cup | 25 app | 1 g | 7.13 |
| Premiership | 87 app | 6 g | 7.31 |
| Premiership | 59 app | 2 g | 7.19 |
Goal timeline
9 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Canada
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
7.13
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
Canada
Group context
Tournament overview
Johnston remains a squad-fringe option for Canada, neither locked in nor fully sidelined. His window depends on injuries ahead and whether the tactical setup demands pure defensive discipline over fullback creativity.
Appearances
3
Best finish
Group
FIFA rank
27
Titles
0
Canada · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
71
Avg rating
7.13
Minutes
1,816
G/A 90
0.15
Current club-season GoalPost context only. Player-level World Cup form appears when tournament history is ingested.
Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
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Canada · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24 | Switzerland | BC Place | 7:00 PM |
| Jun 18 | Qatar | BC Place | 10:00 PM |
| Jun 12 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | BMO Field | 7:00 PM |
A. Johnston · projection status
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