James Forrest
Celtic

James Forrest

James Forrest of Celtic was born in Prestwick, Scotland on 7 July 1991 (age 33).

James Forrest
James Forrest ยท Photo: Vagelis Georgariou

James Forrest is a Scottish forward, born on the 7th of July, 1991 currently aged 33. Celtic's number 49 primarily takes to the field as a right winger, standing at 5ft 8in (1.75m) tall and weighing in at 10st 7lb (67kg). He has also had the privilege of representing his Scotland at a national level.

Valued at around ยฃ425k according to Transfermarkt, Forrest's contract with Celtic has approximately one year and three months remaining, ending on the gleaming day of 31st May, 2026.

Forrest made his debut for Celtic during the 2009-10 season with two appearances and a goal to his name. His aptitude for the game was visible in the following seasons where he did himself and the club proud. During the 2010 - 2011 season, he made 18 appearances with three goals and in the 2011 - 2012 season, he bagged seven goals over his 29 appearances. His performance in the 2012 - 2013 season saw him netting three goals in 15 games.

Forrest's contributions in the 2013 -14 season consisted of four goals over 16 games. Following that, the 2014 - 2015 season ended with him making 19 appearances and scoring three goals. He also made the same number of appearances in the 2015 - 2016 season but scored one less goal. With the 2016 - 2017 season seeing six goals over 28 games, he ended the 2017 - 2018 season with eight goals in 35 games.

In the 2018-19 season, Forrest had a stellar season with 11 goals in 33 games, in the following season, he scored 10 goals in 28 games. His impact was slightly reduced in the 2020 - 2021 season with just three goals over 13 games, followed by a single goal in 19 games for the 2021 - 2022 season. The 2022-2023 season saw him net four goals over 16 games, and in the 2023 - 2024 season, he scored six goals over 22 games.

In the current 2024 - 2025 season, Forrest has made 16 appearances, the tally for goals is still in progress. Forrest displayed his skills in the Champions League 2023 - 2024 with one start and two appearances as a substitute. He has also shown his prowess in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 with two starts and two appearances as a substitute. Fans also got the taste of his caliber in the Champions League 2024 - 2025 where he made four appearances as a substitute.

This player profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 29 March 2025. Send feedback

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Right Wing
Primary Position
Forward
Position
James Forrest
RW
1.75m (5ft 8in)
Height
49
Squad Number
67kg (10st 7lb)
Weight
7 July 1991 (age 33)
Date of Birth
Prestwick
Birthplace
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Country of Birth
Celtic
Team
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
National Team
ยฃ415k (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
31 May 2026 (1y 2m)
Contract Expires

Season stats

Team
Celtic
Celtic
Premiership 2024 - 2025
Games
16
Starting
5
Substitute
11
Unused
15
Utilisation
52%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Champions League 2023 - 2024
Games
3
Starting
1
Substitute
2
Unused
3
Utilisation
50%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
League Cup 2024 - 2025
Games
4
Starting
2
Substitute
2
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Champions League 2024 - 2025
Games
4
Starting
-
Substitute
4
Unused
6
Utilisation
40%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Games
16
Goals
-
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Games
22
Goals
6
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Games
16
Goals
4
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Games
19
Goals
1
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Games
13
Goals
3
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Games
28
Goals
10
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2018 - 2019
Country
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Games
33
Goals
11
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Games
35
Goals
8
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2016 - 2017
Country
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Games
28
Goals
6
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2015 - 2016
Country
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Games
19
Goals
2
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2014 - 2015
Country
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Games
19
Goals
3
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2013 - 2014
Country
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Games
16
Goals
4
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2012 - 2013
Country
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Games
15
Goals
3
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2011 - 2012
Country
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Games
29
Goals
7
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2010 - 2011
Country
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Games
18
Goals
3
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Season 2009 - 2010
Country
Scotland ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Games
2
Goals
1

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