Fraser Forster, born on 17 March 1988 in England, is a footballing staple whose sturdy presence between the posts is currently used in service of Tottenham Hotspur at the age of 36. Standing at an impressive 6ft 7in (2.01m) and weighing 14st 9lb (93kg), this hulking custodian dons the number 20 jersey.
Forster's journey in professional football began in July 2004 when he joined Newcastle United as a trainee. A series of loan spells were to follow, first to Stockport County in 2008 where he made six first team appearances, then to Bristol Rovers in 2009 playing four league matches, and to Norwich City in the same year where he had 38 appearances.
In August 2010, Forster got his first taste of Scottish football when he was loaned from Newcastle to the beloved Celtic in the Premiership. In the 2010 - 2011 season he demonstrated his capability, making 36 first team appearances in league matches. His consistency continued in the 2011 - 2012 season where he made 33 appearances and in the following season with 34 outings.
His performances were so convincing, that in July 2012, Celtic decided to make his move permanent for a fee of around £2m. He continued to impress during the 2013 - 2014 season with 37 league appearances and had a re-run with the club in the 2019 - 2020 season where he made 28 appearances.
The English Premier League beckoned again in August 2014, with Southampton signing Forster for a fee of around £10m. Over multiple seasons with the Saints, he made over 100 first team appearances, with his most productive season coming in 2016 - 2017 where he featured in 38 league matches.
In August 2019, Forster made a return to Celtic on loan, reminiscing his prosperous times at the club, only to return back to Southampton in June 2020. His journey with the Premier League clubs continued as he moved to Tottenham Hotspur in July 2022 where he had a productive start with 14 league appearances in the 2022 - 2023 season and three already in the ongoing 2024 - 2025 season.
Forster also showed his pedigree in the prestigious League Cup and Europa League for Tottenham Hotspur in 2024 - 2025, earning a starting place in these competitions. His unique blend of physicality and agility, coupled with experience and composure, has forged a prosperous career, undoubtedly positioning Fraser Forster as a true Celtic hero and a respected figure in the broader footballing world.
