George Johnston (footballer, born 1998)

George Thomas Johnston (born 1 September 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Bolton Wanderers. Born in England, Johnston represents Scotland at youth international level.

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.

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. His competitive debut came on 7 August in a 3–3 draw against Milton Keynes Dons, where he made a goal line clearance. 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.

International career
Johnston has represented Scotland at under-20 and under-21 level.

Honours

 * Bolton Wanderers
 * EFL Trophy: 2022–23