Born on 7 July 1991, James Forrest holds a reputable position among the Scottish footballers, playing primarily as a right winger for Celtic. Standing at 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighing 10st 7lb (67kg), Forrest can be recognised on the field wearing the number 49 jersey. The Scottish forward boasts a market value hovering around the £340k mark, according to the valuations of Transfermarkt.
Forrest's journey with Celtic began back in his debut 2009-2010 season where he made two first team appearances and scored one goal. Demonstrating promise from the starting block, he moved swiftly into the following 2010-2011 season, managing 18 team appearances and bagging three goals. In the 2011-2012 season, Forrest's persistent performances bore fruit as he played 29 games, scoring seven goals in the process. His growth at Celtic was indicative through the 2012-2013 period, with a showing in 15 matches and contributing three goals to Celtic's tally.
With the club moving into the 2013-14 season, Forrest exhibited a sustained performance, appearing in 16 matches and securing four goals, standing as a valued part of the club. Enduring the following seasons, Forrest was consistent on the field, making between 16-35 first team appearances, scoring 2-11 goals each season through to the 2024-2025 season. His role, though significantly smaller due to only making 11 first team appearances thus far in the current 2025-2026 season at Celtic, should not be underestimated.
Forrest's performance at the Champions League in 2023-2024 illustrates his talent on a grander scale, taking part in the league with one start and two appearances as a substitute. Further examples of his competence can be observed in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 with one start and two appearances as a substitute, Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 with two starts, and the Europa League 2025 - 2026 where Forrest also made one start and two appearances as a substitute.
