James Forrest, a Scottish-born forward who primarily serves as a right winger for Celtic, was born on 7th July 1991, which makes him 33 years old. He stands at 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighs 10st 7lb (67kg). Forrest has the honour of donning the number 49 jersey for Celtic and has represented the Scottish national team.
According to Transfermarkt, James Forrest's current market value is approximately £425k. He has a contract with Celtic which remains valid for another 1 year and 1 month, expiring on 31st May 2026.
In his debut season of 2009-2010 with Celtic, Forrest graced the pitch in two first team appearances and managed to put one ball in the net. The following season, 2010-2011, saw Forrest on the field 18 times for the first team, contributing three goals. The 2011-2012 season was a good one for Forrest, making 29 first team appearances and scoring seven goals. In 2012-2013, Forrest made 15 first team appearances and contributed three goals. Subsequently, in seasons 2013-2014 and 2014-2015, Forrest made 16 and 19 first team appearances respectively, with a combined goal tally of seven across the two seasons.
James continued to carve a name for himself during his time at Celtic, consistently making first team appearances and contributing multiple goals each season. In the 2015-2016 season, Forrest scored twice in 19 appearances, subsequently adding six goals to his tally in his 28 appearances of the 2016-2017 season. Forrest's 35 appearances in the 2017-2018 season showcased his consistency, which was rewarded with eight goals.
The next seasons further demonstrated his value, with 11 and 10 goals coming from his 33 and 28 appearances in the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 seasons respectively. Despite only making 13 appearances in the 2020-2021 season, Forrest managed to add three goals to his tally. He continued to serve Celtic in the 2021-2022 season making 19 appearances with a single goal. Similarly, in the 2022-2023 season, Forrest made 16 first-team appearances, and a respectable four goals. In the 2023 - 2024 season, he added another 6 goals in his 22 appearances. The current season, 2024-2025, sees Forrest already making 23 first-team appearances and scoring one goal.
Forrest’s contribution on the European stage was admirable. He participated in the Champions League in the 2023 - 2024 season for Celtic, starting once and adding two appearances as a substitute. His performance in domestic cup competitions was equally commendable, featuring in the starting eleven twice and on two occasions as a substitute in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Celtic. This pattern continued in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025, where he participated once as a starter. He also made four appearances as a substitute in the Champions League in the 2024-2025 season for Celtic.
