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.
Johnston came through the Academy at Liverpool, making one first-team appearance in a preseason friendly against Torino at Anfield in August 2018.
In August 2019, he moved to Feyenoord on a permanent deal. Feyenoord paid Liverpool ã300,000, and the deal included a 30% sell-on clause.
On 22 January 2021, Johnston joined League One side Wigan Athletic on loan for the remainder of the 2020âÂÂ21 season. He scored his first goal for Wigan in a 3âÂÂ0 win against Milton Keynes Dons on 6 March 2021.
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 3âÂÂ3 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 4âÂÂ0. 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.
Johnston has represented Scotland at under-20 and under-21 level.