Alan Forrest, born on 9 September 1996 in Scotland, is a notable Scottish footballer currently playing for Hearts as a forward, primarily as a left winger. He stands 5ft 9in (1.76m) tall and weighs 11st 9lb (74kg). He sports the number 17 jersey. With an admirable career trajectory, Forrest boasts a market value of around £600k according to Transfermarkt and his contract with Hearts, with one year and three months remaining, is set to expire on 31 May 2026.
Forrest's professional football journey began in July 2013 when he joined Ayr United in the Championship in Scotland. His first season (2013 - 2014) saw him making 27 first team appearances and scoring eight goals in league matches. He continued at Ayr United for four more seasons. By the end of his time with Ayr United, Forrest had demonstrated a consistent presence on the pitch, netting a variety of goals each season and making a considerable number of first team appearances.
Seeking new challenges, Forrest transferred from Ayr United to Livingston, also in the Scottish Championship, in July 2020. Here, he replicated his consistent performance, once again making significant appearances and goals over two seasons. His time at Livingston was marked by steady progress, contributing greatly to the team's offensive play.
In July 2022, Forrest moved to Hearts in the Premiership. His first two seasons at Hearts were impressive with a commendable number of appearances and consistent goal records. The current season 2024 - 2025 at Hearts has seen Forrest making 24 first team appearances and scoring one goal in league matches so far.
Alongside his league accomplishments, Forrest has also contributed to Hearts' cup campaigns. In the League Cup 2024 - 2025, Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025, Europa League Qualifiers 2024 - 2025, and the Conference League 2024 - 2025, Forrest has demonstrated versatility through a blend of starts and appearances as a substitute. Notably, he successfully found the back of the net during the Conference League games, underlining his importance to Hearts both domestically and on the international stage.
