James Forrest, born on 7 July 1991 in Scotland, is a seasoned Celtic forward who primarily stations himself as a right winger. Standing at 5ft 8in (1.75m) tall and weighing 10st 7lb (67kg), his presence on the field has been resolute for the past 16 years. He can commonly be spotted proudly donning the number 49 jersey for Celtic.
Forrest's journey with Celtic officially commenced in the 2009 - 2010 debut season where he made two first team appearances and scored a solitary goal. However, it was only a prelude to more formidable performances in the subsequent seasons. In the 2010 - 2011 season, he escalated his performance by making 18 first team appearances coupled with three goals. His stints for the following seasons - 2011 - 2012 and 2012 - 2013, Forrest notched a total of 44 first team appearances and netted ten goals.
The player's consistency remained steady for the seasons 2013 - 2014 and 2014 - 2015 at Celtic, during which Forrest secured 35 first team appearances and seven goals. Simultaneously advancing to the 2015 - 2016 and 2016 - 2017 seasons, his valuable contributions continued with a total of 47 first team appearances and eight goals.
During 2017 - 2022, Forrest's game time and goal scoring efficiency continued to soar. Across these five seasons, he made an impressive 138 first team appearances and bolted a stunning 32 goals. The seasons 2022 - 2025 were no different, as Forrest added another 61 first team appearances and 11 goals to his Celtic career. With regard to the ongoing season 2025 - 2026, Forrest has already entrenched himself into the first team with 22 appearances and a goal.
Forrest's illustrious Celtic career extends beyond standard league play, having notably participated in the League Cup 2025 - 2026, Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026, Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026, and the Europa League 2025 - 2026. Across all competitions, he has been a reliable choice for starts and substitute appearances.
According to Transfermarkt, Forrest's current market value hovers around £340k. His lasting contributions to Celtic and resilient spirit on the field have secured him a well-deserved spot in Celtic's rich football history.
