Max Johnston was born on 26 December 2003 in Scotland. He is one of the younger full-backs in Scotland's squad and came through the youth ranks in Scottish football before breaking through at senior level at Motherwell, where he established himself as a progressive right-back with the athleticism and technical quality to catch attention.
His performances in the Scottish Premiership attracted interest from continental clubs, and he made a move to Sturm Graz in the Austrian Bundesliga. Playing in Austrian football gave him regular first-team experience at a competitive European level and he developed as both an attacking full-back and a player capable of contributing in a well-organised pressing system.
Johnston's progression to Austria represents a positive trajectory for a young defender who has shown ambition to develop in a variety of competitive environments, and his performances at club level have kept him in contention for the senior Scotland setup.
For Scotland he has been part of the development squads and has earned senior caps as one of the younger defenders in Steve Clarke's setup. His youth and development curve mean he is likely to be a Scotland squad presence for many years.
Standing around 1.80 m, Johnston is an athletic, attack-minded right back whose pressing energy and willingness to get forward give Scotland an additional dynamic option on the right side. His youth and the trajectory of his career development suggest he will be an increasingly important player as Scotland look to 2026 and beyond.