James Forrest, a Scottish-born footballer, primarily adopts the position of right winger for Celtic. Born on 7 July 1991, Forrest stands at a modest 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighs in at 10st 7lb (67kg). The Celtic number 49 has also had the honour of representing his country on the international stage.
Currently, the market value for Forrest sits at approximately €500k, rounding to about £425.5k after conversion according to Transfermarkt. His contract with Celtic, set to expire on 31 May 2026, has one and a half years remaining.
The beginnings of Forrest's career at Celtic in the 2009/2010 season were commendable, particularly for a debut season, as he made two first team appearances and successfully net a goal. His second season, 2010/2011, with the club saw him make 18 first team appearances and find the back of the net three times. Dedicated to improving, Forrest participated in 29 matches during the 2011/2012 season, scoring seven goals in the process.
The 2012/2013 season had Forrest making 15 first-team appearances, managing to score three goals. Despite the fewer games, Forrest never lost his spark, continuing to contribute to the spheres of Celtic's offensive. During the 2013/2014 season, he made 16 first-team appearances, managing to score four goals. Notably, despite the prohibition on referring to the Old Firm beyond 2013, these goals were scored in that particular context. The proceeding 2014 - 2015 season saw Forrest involved in 19 matches where he scored three times.
Forrest’s contributions to the team continued with a steady rise in the number of appearances he made and goals scored. 19 appearances and two goals marked the 2015/2016 season, followed by another diligent season in 2016/2017 with 28 first team appearances and six goals. The 2017/2018 season saw the most vigorous performance from Forrest with 35 first team appearances and netting eight goals. This was followed by another impressive run in the 2018/2019 season with 33 appearances and 11 goals, and an equally strong 2019/2020 season marked by 28 first team appearances and ten goals. Despite being challenged by fewer games in the 2020/2021 season, attributed to just 13 appearances, Forrest still managed to score three times.
Despite fluctuating numbers in the following years – 19 appearances one goal in the 2021/2022 season, 16 appearances four goals in the 2022/2023 season, and 22 appearances six goals in the 2023/2024 season. Forrest is making consistent advancements in the current 2024/2025 season with already 15 first team appearances.
In addition to his domestic commitments, Forrest also showed his worth in international competitions. He played in the Champions League 2023/2024 for Celtic, starting once and making two appearances as a substitute. Furthermore, he made two starts and two appearances as a substitute in the League Cup 2024/2025, and four appearances as a substitute in the Champions League during the same season.
