Player profile
Anthony Ralston
Defender · Celtic
Anthony Ralston came through Celtic’s youth system to represent both his boyhood club and Scotland. His senior Celtic debut came at St Johnstone in May 2016.
Career
Ralston gained experience on loan at Queen’s Park, Dundee United and St Johnstone while establishing his place at Celtic. At eighteen he started against Paris Saint-Germain in the 2017–18 Champions League group stage.
He scored his first Celtic goal against Kilmarnock in August 2017. The same opponent was involved when he reached one hundred Celtic appearances in February 2024.
How they play
A full-back, Ralston’s international breakthrough also showed his ability to contribute at the other end: his first Scotland start brought a headed goal against Armenia.
Where they are now
His Scotland debut came as a substitute against Denmark in 2021, followed by that first start and goal in June 2022.
Bio
Club career
- Celtic F.C.2015
- Queen's Park F.C.2015
International career
Youth caps: U21
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
A goal on his first Scotland start2022
Ralston opened the scoring in Scotland’s 2–0 Nations League victory over Armenia at Hampden Park.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
We haven’t archived a match featuring this player yet — appearances appear here the moment we cover one.
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- Celtic — Anthony Ralston profileOctober 14, 2026
- Celtic — Ralston scores on his full Scotland debutOctober 14, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed October 14, 2026.
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