Summary

Alistair Johnston (Canada), Defender, 59 caps, 1 international goal, model: 0% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Alistair Johnston

#2 Defender Celtic FC (SCO) Canada

Alistair Johnston is a 28-year-old defender for Celtic FC (SCO) and Canada. He has earned 59 caps and 1 international goal for Canada. Our model puts Canada's title chance at 2% with a 90% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Alistair has collected 7 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

59 Caps

1 Goals

0 Season goals

1 Assists

7.54 Form rating

Age28Height180 cmWeight170 lbsMarket value€8.3M

View next match prediction See Canada team page

Betting Relevance

High shots volume Average

Tournament form Steady

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Alistair Johnston · the model’s read

Alistair Johnston brings 59 caps and 1 international goal for Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Celtic FC (SCO). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Johnston's anytime-goalscoring probability at 0% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.02 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Alistair Johnston: World Cup 2026 Form

How Alistair has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.3

Avg rating 3 games · WC 2026

6.5

Last match vs Switzerland

Dipping

6.9

vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

90 min

8.6

vs Qatar

90 min

6.5

vs Switzerland

90 min

Alistair Johnston: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (3 games) alongside the career baseline (26 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.3

Career baseline 7.1

1.33 Shotsper 90 min 0.39

0.67 Shots on targetper 90 min 0.1

3 Key passesper 90 min 1.07

0.33 Tacklesper 90 min 3.07

1.67 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.88

2.33 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.66

71 Touchesper 90 min 70

At World Cup 2026, Alistair is rating 7.3 — above his 7.1 career baseline.

Canada defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Alistair lines up behind for Canada at World Cup 2026 in Group B.

Richie Laryea Defender 2.03 Tackles / 90

Alphonso Davies Defender 2.23 Tackles / 90

Derek Cornelius Defender 1.81 Tackles / 90

Maxime Crépeau Goalkeeper 6.9 Career rating

Dayne St. Clair Goalkeeper 7.0 Career rating

Moïse Bombito Defender 1.44 Tackles / 90

Alistair Johnston: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

CF Montréal

2021 - 2023

Nashville SC

2020 - 2021

Vaughan Azzurri

2015 - 2016

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

7 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

4× Scottish Premier League 2022-2023, 2024-2025 + 2 more

2× Scottish Cup 2022-2023, 2025-2026

1× Scottish League Cup 2022-2023

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

2 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

4× Scottish Premier League
2022-20232024-20252023-2024 +1

Cup Competitions 2

2× Scottish Cup
2022-20232025-2026
1× Scottish League Cup
2022-2023

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Alistair's career.

1 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

7 AchievementsMajor honours

MLS Team Of The Week CF Montréal ·

MLS

Selection

Alistair Johnston: Quick Facts

#2Shirt number

28Age

180 cmHeight

170 lbsWeight

Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaBirthplace

Celtic FC (SCO)Club

Part of the Canada squad at World Cup 2026

Canada team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Alistair Johnston play?

Alistair Johnston plays as a Defender for Celtic FC (SCO). At World Cup 2026 they represent Canada.

How many caps does Alistair Johnston have?

Alistair Johnston has 59 international caps for Canada, with 1 international goal.

What trophies has Alistair Johnston won?

Alistair Johnston has won 7 career honours. Notable titles include Scottish Premier League (x4), Scottish Cup (x2), Scottish League Cup (x1).

What is Canada's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Canada at 2% to win World Cup 2026 and 90% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Canada in at World Cup 2026?

Canada are in Group B at World Cup 2026, facing Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland.