Max Johnston (footballer)
Max Johnston (born 26 December 2003) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Queen of the South, on loan from Motherwell.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 December 2003[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team |
Queen of the South (on loan from Motherwell) | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Motherwell | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Motherwell | 2 | (0) |
| 2021– | → Queen of the South (loan) | 25 | (2) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2019 | Scotland U16[2] | 1 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:00, 29 April 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15:55, 23 February 2021 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Johnston signed Motherwell at 12 years old, progressing through the club's academy system,[3] then joining up with the first-team squad ahead of the 2020–21 season.[1] Johnston debuted for the Steelmen on 13 February 2021, as a substitute in the Lanarkshire derby versus Hamilton Academical.[4][5]
On 1 September 2021, Johnston signed for Queen of the South on a season long loan deal, with the former Doonhamers manager being his father Allan.[6]
International career
Johnston has represented Scotland at under-16 level, scoring on his debut versus Australia in 2019.
On 17 March 2022, Johnston was called up late to the Scotland under-19 squad.[7]
Personal life
Johnston's father is former Scotland international Allan, and his uncle Sammy is also a former player.[3]
Career statistics
- As of 1 May 2022
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Motherwell | 2020–21[8] | Scottish Premiership | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021–22[9] | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Queen of the South (loan) | 2021-22 | Scottish Championship | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 3 |
| Career total | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 3 | ||
References
- "Max Johnston Motherwell F.C player profile". motherwellfc.co.uk. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- "Max Johnston Scottish FA player profile". scottishfa.co.uk. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- McGilvray, Andy (16 January 2021). "Rangers hero's son is a new Academy graduate at Motherwell". dailyrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- "Motherwell 1–4 Hamilton: Stephen O'Donnell sent off as Accies run riot to move off bottom". skysports.com. 13 February 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- Banks, Ben (19 February 2021). "Motherwell manager Graham Alexander looking for response against old pal as he praises Max Johnston". nottheoldfirm.com. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- "QosFC: Welcome - Max Johnston".
- "QosFC: Max Johnston".
- "Games played by Max Johnston in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- "Games played by Max Johnston in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 July 2021.