James Forrest, born on 7th July 1991, is a forcesome force on the pitch for Celtic, taking up his mantel on the forward line, primarily serving as the club's right winger. Forrest's Scottish roots shine strong, having been born in the very territory he now represents. Standing 1.75 metres (5ft 8in) tall and weighing 67 kg (10st 7lb), Forrest carries the number 49 across his back on the Celtic greens. Not only a club man, Forrest has extended his talents to the national arena, wearing the tartan of the Scotland team with pride.
As with all professional athletes, Forrest's skills on the field come with a financial tag - a current market value of around £850K, according to Transfermarkt. Forrest's ongoing devotion to Celtic is set to continue at least until 31st May 2025, this being the expiry of his current contract.
Forrest's contributions to Celtic over the years have been manifold. His beginning was in the 2009-2010 season, where he lent his skills to the first team twice, and scored one goal. Over subsequent seasons, his involvement steadily increased, peaking in the 2017-2018 season where Forrest made 35 first team appearances and scored eight goals. Despite fluctuating appearances, Forrest's ability to score goals persisted, reaching a personal best in the 2018-2019 season with 11 goals from 33 appearances. In the most recent season, 2024-2025, Forrest has thus far appeared 11 times for the first team.
Forrest's skills not only shine on domestic turf but also on the international stage - in the Champions League 2023-2024, Forrest was fielded once and served as substitute twice. Similarly, in the League Cup 2024-2025, he started twice with one stint as substitute. Forrest also represented the club in the Scottish Cup 2023-2024, scoring one goal from one start and two appearances as a substitute. He also participated in the Champions League 2024-2025 with two appearances as a substitute.
