What position does Michael Forbes play?

Michael Forbes plays as a central defender.

What team does Michael Forbes play for?

Michael Forbes plays for Dundee United.

What is Michael Forbes' squad number?

Michael Forbes wears number 18.

Michael Forbes

Michael Forbes of Dundee United was born in Ardboe, N. Ireland on 29 April 2004 (age 22).

Michael Forbes, born on 29 April 2004 (age 22), is a Northern Irish central defender with Dundee United. He wears squad number 18 and is primarily used through the middle of the back line.

In 2026–27, Forbes has made two league appearances and five League Cup appearances for United, giving him seven appearances across all competitions. It is a modest senior record so far, but a clear enough marker of where his career currently sits: a young defender working his way into the Dundee United first-team picture.

📈 Key stats and insights

Michael Forbes has made two Premiership appearances this season, both starts

Michael Forbes has five League Cup appearances this season

Michael Forbes is 22 and plays as a central defender for Dundee United

Michael Forbes completed a free transfer to Dundee United in July 2026 after three loan spells from West Ham United

Last updated 22 August 2026. Send feedback

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Central Defender
Primary Position: Defender
Position

1.88m (6ft 2in)
Height: 18
Squad Number: 78kg (12st 3lb)
Weight: 29 April 2004 (age 22)
Date of Birth: Ardboe
Birthplace: N. Ireland
Country of Birth: Dundee United
Team

📊 Season stats

Team: Dundee United
Premiership 2026 - 2027
Games: 5
Starting: 5
Substitute: -
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Dundee United
League Cup 2026 - 2027
Games: 5
Starting: 4
Substitute: 1
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

In the 2026–27 season Forbes has made two Premiership appearances (both starts) and five League Cup appearances, scoring zero goals – the distribution of minutes points to a squad central defender used in cup rotation and for early league opportunities as he settles at Dundee United.

💰 Transfers

Team: Dundee United
1 July 2026
From: West Ham United
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Northampton Town
25 July 2025
From: West Ham United
Type: Loan

Team: Colchester United
31 January 2025
From: West Ham United
Type: Loan

Team: Bristol Rovers
5 July 2024
From: West Ham United
Type: Loan

Team: West Ham United
1 July 2020
Type: Signed

Forbes moved to West Ham United in July 2020 and was deployed on three sequential loans while under contract – Bristol Rovers (July 2024), Colchester United (January 2025) and Northampton Town (July 2025) – before completing a free transfer to Dundee United in July 2026.

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