James Forrest, born on the 7th of July 1991, hails from Scotland and has carved a niche for himself in the football world, playing primarily as a right winger for Celtic. Forrest, a nifty 5ft 8in (1.75m) tall and weighing a shade under 10st 7lb (67kg), dons the number 49 jersey for Celtic. His football career extends beyond club level, also earning him caps for the Scottish national team.
As of the present day, Forrest's current market value stands at approximately £425k, according to Transfermarkt. Forrest is currently under contract with Celtic, with one year and three months to spare, with it set to expire on the 31st of May 2026.
Forrest's career at Celtic has been noteworthy, with consistent performances over the years. His debut season in 2009-2010 saw him making two first-team appearances and scoring one goal. Over the years, Forrest has consistently contributed to Celtic's attacking force. The seasons of 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 saw Forrest make 18 and 29 first team appearances respectively, netting a total of ten goals over the two seasons.
Forrest's contributions continued into the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 seasons, where despite making fewer appearances due to injury setbacks, he racked up a total of seven goals over the two seasons. The subsequent 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 seasons saw his consistent form continue, making 38 appearances and scoring five goals.
The 2016-2017 season saw an uptick in form, with Forrest scoring six goals in 28 appearances. This was followed by another fruitful 2017-2018 campaign where he made his highest number of appearances in a season, netting 8 goals in 35 appearances.
Forrest's best season at Celtic came in 2018-2019 when he scored a personal best 11 goals in 33 appearances. The 2019-2020 season was somewhat similar, with Forrest managing to find the back of the net ten times in 28 appearances. In subsequent seasons, despite grappling with injuries, he managed consistent appearances and a few crucial goals. As of his current 2024-2025 season, Forrest has racked up 15 first team appearances.
In addition to league appearances, Forrest also has international accolades under his belt, having represented Celtic in the Champions League and the League Cup, adding to his experience and exposure on grander stages of football.
