Max Johnston (born 26 December 2003) is a Scottish professional

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who plays as a defender for

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side

Motherwell Motherwell ( sco, Mitherwall, gd, Tobar na Màthar) is a town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, south east of Glasgow. It has a population of around 32,120. Historically in the parish of Dalziel and part of Lanarks ...

Club career

Johnston signed

at 12 years old, progressing through the club's academy system, then joining up with the first-team squad ahead of the 2020–21 season. Johnston debuted for the ''Steelmen'' on 13 February 2021, as a substitute in the

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versus

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. 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

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. He was then loaned to Cove Rangers in September 2022. After making 10 appearances with Cove, Johnston was recalled on 1 January 2023.

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.

Personal life

Johnston's father is former

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international

, and his uncle

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is also a former player.

Career statistics

References

2003 births Living people Scottish footballers Association football defenders Scotland youth international footballers Motherwell F.C. players Scottish Professional Football League players Queen of the South F.C. players Cove Rangers F.C. players Scotland under-21 international footballers {{Scotland-footy-defender-2000s-stub