James Forrest, born on 7th July 1991, is a seasoned forward who plays primarily as a right winger for Celtic Football Club. Forrest, a native Scot, stands at 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighs 10st 7lb (67kg). He dons the number 49 jersey and has represented his homeland, Scotland, at the senior level.
Forrest's current market value is estimated to be in the region of £425k, as according to Transfermarkt. His commitment to Celtic is epitomised by his lengthy contract, set to run until 31st May 2026, with a remaining tenure of 1 year and 5 months.
Forrest's contributions to Celtic have been nothing short of impressive. Debuting in Celtic's first team during the 2009-2010 season, Forrest marked his initial appearance with a goal in two encounters. In the seasons that followed, his participation and scoring prowess kept increasing, evolved as a constant support for the Celts. The 2011-2012 sprint saw him making 29 appearances, netting seven times. The subsequent seasons, Forrest kept his form consistent, contributing goals and making more on-pitch appearances, proving his merit as a dependable right winger. His performance peaked in the 2018-2019 season when he scored 11 goals in 33 games. To date, in the ongoing 2024-2025 season, Forrest has marked his presence in Celtic's first team 15 times.
In addition to domestic football, Forrest has showcased his prowess in continental football as well. He featured in the Champions League 2023-2024 season for Celtic, starting once and making two substitute appearances. Similarly, Forrest took part in the League Cup 2024-2025 where he started twice and further made two substitute appearances. His commitment to the club persisted through the Champions League 2024-2025, noted for his stellar four substitute appearances.
James Forrest, with his long-serving commitment and unwavering performance, has cemented himself as a stalwart right-winger for Celtic, his austerity in performance reflecting his intrinsic Scot tenacity.
