George Thomas Johnston (born 1 September 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Luton Town. Born in England, Johnston has represented Scotland at youth international level.
Career Liverpool Johnston came through the Academy at Liverpool, making one first-team appearance in a preseason friendly against Torino at Anfield in August 2018.
Feyenoord In August 2019, he moved to Feyenoord on a permanent deal. Feyenoord paid Liverpool £300,000, and the deal included a 30% sell-on clause.The Bolton News, Bolton Wanderers' new signing George Johnston - 10 things you might not know: "The move was reported to have cost Feyenoord around £300,000, with a 30 per cent sell on fee inserted into the players' contract."
Wigan Athletic (loan) On 22 January 2021, Johnston joined League One side Wigan Athletic on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season. He scored his first goal for Wigan in a 3–0 win against Milton Keynes Dons on 6 March 2021.
Bolton Wanderers On 4 June 2021, Johnston returned to League One, this time joining Bolton Wanderers on a three-year deal. He turned down Wigan to join Bolton.The Bolton News: "Bolton Wanderers star George Johnston reveals why he turned down Wigan Athletic" His competitive debut came on 7 August in a 3–3 draw against Milton Keynes Dons, where he made a goal line clearance.BBC Sport: "Bolton Wanderers 3–3 Milton Keynes Dons" On 2 April 2023, he came on as a substitute in the 2023 EFL Trophy final against Plymouth Argyle. Bolton went on to win 4–0. On 8 July, Johnston suffered an injury in a pre-season friendly at Bamber Bridge and three days later the club confirmed that he was likely to miss the whole of the following season. In spite of this, on 1 August, Johnston signed a new deal taking him up to 2026. On 26 May 2026, the club confirmed that Johnston would leave at the end of his contract.
Luton Town On 9 June 2026, Johnston returned to League One, agreeing to join Luton Town.
International career Johnston has represented Scotland at under-20 and under-21 level.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFeyenoord2019–20Eredivisie00——00002020–21Eredivisie40——0040Total40——0040Wigan Athletic (loan)2020–21League One221———221Bolton Wanderers2021–22League One4321020204822022–23League One3610020704512023–24League One00000000002024–25League One3801030604802025–26League One431101050501Total160430802001914Luton Town2026–27League One70002010100Career total1935301002102275
Honours Bolton Wanderers EFL Trophy: 2022–23 EFL League One play-offs: 2026
References
External links Profile at the Bolton Wanderers F.C. website