James Forrest, a true son of Scotland, was brought into the world on 7th July, 1991, bestowing upon us 34 years of his presence thus far. Renowned for his agility on the field, Forrest assumes the critical role of a forward for Celtic, but you'll most often spot him surging down the right wing.
Like a finely-tuned racing machine, he stands at 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighs in at a lean 10st 7lb (67kg); a testament to the physical demands of his position on the pitch. On match days, you will find his back adorned with the emblematic number 49.
At present, Forrest's market value hovers around €400,000, which translates to a more familiar sum of £345,000 when converted. A credible source, namely Transfermarkt provides corroboration for this valuation.
Incidentally, our Forrest has grown tall and strong indeed since he first sprouted in the green fields of Celtic around the season of 2009 - 2010. Making only two appearances in his debut season and enchanting us by scoring his first goal. As seasons passed, his roots at Celtic grew deeper. In his second season, he appeared 18 times and scored three goals.
By the 2011/2012 season, Forrest was establishing himself as a consistent force within the team, managing 7 goals from 29 appearances. Each subsequent season saw the sturdy Forrest spread his branches further within Celtic. He was nothing if not consistent; his tallies of goals ranging between 1 and 11 per season from 2012 to 2025. As of the current season 2025 - 2026, Forrest has made a promising start, having made 21 appearances and scoring once.
Moreover, his participation goes beyond just the season games, he has appeared in the League Cup of 2025 - 2026 with a start and twice on the bench, in the Scottish Cup of 2025 - 2026 starting once and stepping in as a substitute twice. He's also run his laps in the Champions League Qualifiers of 2025 - 2026 with a couple of starts and displayed his prowess in the Europa League of 2025 - 2026 with a start and as a fill-in three times.
In summary, James Forrest, a child of Celtic, has indeed become a laudable name within Scottish football. Here's to the burgeoning growth of his career.
