Auston Trusty started his Celtic journey at the end of last summer and came with big expectations.
That’s because Brendan Rodgers convinced the Hoops to shell out £6m for the central defender from Sheffield United to boost the team’s defensive options.
Rodgers needed a left-sided defender to provide competition for Liam Scales, with Trusty expected to be a starter every single week.
But across his debut Celtic campaign, that hasn’t exactly been the case. Trusty was preferred for the Champions League matches and did put in some good performances.
However, at times, Trusty hasn’t been too convincing and Celtic fans are yet to totally take to him.
Here is absolutely everything you need to know about Celtic centre-back Auston Trusty as we answer all of your frequently asked questions.
What age is Auston Trusty?
Auston Trusty was born on August 12, 1998 in Media, Pennsylvania. He came through the youth ranks at Philadelphia Union before starting his professional career with Bethlehem Steel.
As of May 2025, Trusty is 26 years old.
What is Trusty’s height?
Trusty stands 1.91 metres / 6 feet 3 inches tall.
Auston Trusty’s wife, wedding and baby
Trusty’s wife is Emily Berardino Trusty. The couple got married in April 2025 with both Auston and Emily posting pictures of their big day on Instagram.
Just a couple of weeks after their wedding, Emily gave birth to a baby girl.
Auston Trusty’s transfer to Celtic
At the end of August 2024, Trusty made a £6m switch from Sheffield United to Celtic.
The American signed a five-year deal and told Celtic TV: “I feel ecstatic. It’s just such an historic and amazing club, and it’s a club I’ve known about since I was a little kid.
“Growing up in Philadelphia, football wasn’t such a popular sport but I knew Celtic, I knew who Celtic were. It’s a dream come true to join this club and such a massive organisation.”
Trusty’s Celtic stats
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Premiership | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| Scottish Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Scottish League Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Competitions (All) | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 1 | 1 |
Trusty’s Celtic contract & salary
View every Celtic player’s weekly wages.
- Weekly wage: £15,000
- Annual salary: £780,000
- Contract expires: June 2029
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