James Forrest, born in Scotland on 7 July 1991, is recognised as a forward who predominantly takes up the role of a right winger for Celtic FC. Now 34, Forrest stands at a tidy 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighs in at about 10st 7lb (67kg). On the pitch, he is most commonly seen donning the number 49 jersey.
Aside from his duties for his club, Forrest has also flown the flag for the Scottish national team, adding another layer of prestige to his professional footballing career. Transfermarkt estimates the seasoned Celtic player's current market value to be in the region of £400k, a considerable sum testament to his skills and commitment. Forrest's contract with Celtic is set to run for another 11 months, culminating at the end of May 2026.
Forrest’s tenure at Celtic spans over multiple seasons, yielding significant results. He made his debut in the 2009 -2010 season, marking the occasion with two appearances and one netted goal. The following seven seasons till 2016 brought an upward trajectory as Forrest’s contributions varied between two and seven goals per season, excluding the 2016-2017 season where he scored six. His performance in the 2018-2019 season outperformed previous years, with an impressive 11 goals from 33 appearances.
The seasons following had their highs and lows, although the ten goals scored in 2019-2020 remains a standout achievement. Unfortunately, his field presence dwindled in the 2020 - 2021 season to only 13 appearances and three goals. However, as of the ongoing 2025 - 2026 season, Forrest has managed one first team appearance for Celtic.
Forrest has proudly represented Celtic in the Champions League for the 2023 - 2024 season with one start and two appearances as a substitute. He also took to the field in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025, performing once as a starter and once as a substitute, before returning to the Champions League in the 2024 - 2025 season for four substitute appearances.
