Tonight, Alistair Johnston is set to reach a significant milestone in his Celtic career as he makes his 100th appearance for the Bhoys in the Scottish Premiership clash against Aberdeen at Celtic Park.
Since arriving at Celtic in January 2023, Johnston has proven himself to be a reliable and vital part of Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers’ squad. As he prepares to celebrate this achievement, let’s take a look back at his journey so far.
A Move That Changed Everything
Alistair Johnston made the move from CF Montréal to Celtic in December 2022, with the transfer officially taking effect on January 1, 2023. The Canadian international signed a five-year deal with the Bhoys, a move that was heavily influenced by former Celtic midfielder, Victor Wanyama. Johnston spoke at length about how Wanyama’s success at Celtic played a major part in his decision to join the Hoops, and he was eager to follow in the footsteps of the Kenyan star.
A Dream Start at Celtic
Johnston’s Celtic debut came quickly, with the defender starting against Rangers on January 2, 2023, in a thrilling 2–2 draw at Ibrox. His first home appearance followed just days later, as he played the full match in a comfortable 2–0 win over Kilmarnock. The Canadian showed from the outset that he could handle the pressure of playing in front of the passionate Celtic faithful. But it was his first goal for the club, scored in a 5–1 win over St Mirren in March 2023, that really marked him as a key player for the Bhoys.
A Season to Remember
In his debut season at Celtic Park, Johnston was instrumental in helping the club secure a historic domestic treble. Celtic claimed the Premiership, Scottish League Cup, and Scottish Cup titles, with Johnston playing an important role throughout the second half of the season replacing Josip Juranovic. Johnston’s positive mentality and work ethic quickly earned him the admiration of fans and teammates alike.
A Bright Future Ahead
Johnston’s long-term commitment to Celtic was confirmed in November when he signed a new five-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2029.
With the Bhoys continuing to compete on multiple fronts this season, Johnston will play an essential role in their pursuit of more silverware in the seasons to come. Reaching 100 appearances for the club is a momentous achievement, and the Canadian international is sure to have many more memories to create in the years ahead.
💯 🍁 Alistair Johnston is set to make his 100th appearance for Celtic tonight!
#CELABE | #CelticFC🍀 pic.twitter.com/JcAPgSDxSU— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) February 25, 2025
Tonight, as Johnston takes to the field against Aberdeen, he will be aiming to mark his 100th appearance with another important win for Celtic in their quest for another Scottish Premiership title.
