Mikey Johnston

Vitória de Guimarães (loan) During the summer of 2022, manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed that Celtic would look to loan Johnston out for more regular game time, commenting that: "There's definitely a talented footballer there, but sometimes you just need a different environment to help that happen". Belgian Pro League club Standard Liège (managed by former Celtic head coach Ronny Deila) were reportedly interested in his services, along with Scottish Premiership side Hibernian. On 15 October 2022, Johnston scored his first goal and brace for Vitória S.C. in a 3–1 Taça de Portugal win against CF Canelas 2010. On 31 October 2022, Johnston scored his first league goal in a 3–2 home win against Famalicão.

West Bromwich Albion (loan) On 1 February 2024, Johnston joined West Bromwich Albion on loan for the remainder of the season. On 13 February 2024, Johnston scored his first goal for the club against Cardiff City, scoring just 30 seconds into the game on his first start for the Baggies. Across March 2024, Johnston scored four goals, assisting another, as he was awarded the EFL Championship Player of the Month.

West Bromwich Albion On 30 August 2024, Johnston signed permanently for West Bromwich Albion on a four-year contract.

International career Johnston was born in Glasgow and represented Scotland in youth internationals. Selected for the Scotland under-21 squad in the 2018 Toulon Tournament, the team lost to Turkey on penalties and finished fourth. He was voted third best player and selected in the Best Tournament XI.

Johnston is eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland through his grandfather, who was born in Derry. Ireland manager Stephen Kenny confirmed in March 2023 that the FAI had applied for permission to select Johnston. and he was selected for their squad later that month.

He made his debut for the Republic of Ireland on 22 March 2023, coming on as a substitute in the 63rd minute of a 3–2 win against Latvia. On 19 June 2023, he scored his first goal for Ireland, the opening goal in a 4–0 win against Gibraltar in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier.

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+ List of international goals scored by Mikey Johnston No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 19 June 2023 Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland 1–0 3–0 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying 2 16 October 2023 Estádio Algarve, Faro, Portugal 2–0 4–0 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying

Honours Celtic Scottish Premiership (6): 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2023–24 Scottish Cup (3): 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20 Scottish League Cup (3): 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22

Individual Toulon Tournament Bronze Ball: 2018 Best XI - 2018 Toulon Tournament EFL Championship Player of the Month: March 2024