James Forrest, a forward born on 7 July 1991 in Scotland, has spent much of his footballing career as a mainstay of Celtic's right wing. Standing at a sturdy 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighing 10st 7lb (67kg), Forrest proudly dons the number 49 jersey. In addition to his club duties, Forrest has also garnered caps for the Scotland national side.
According to Transfermarkt, Forrest has an estimated market value of approximately £425k.
Forrest's tenure with Celtic, which notably spans seasons before and after 2013, boasts a competency in first team appearances and an ability to find the back of the net. His debut season in 2009-2010 saw him appear twice for the first team and score on one occasion. The following 2010-2011 season saw an expansion of his role, making 18 appearances and netting three goals. This uptick in activity continued into the 2011-2012 season with 29 appearances and seven goals to his name.
The 2012-2013 season saw Forrest featuring in 15 matches with three scores, and the subsequent 2013-2014 season saw him maintaining a similar rate of contribution with 16 appearances and four goals. However, in subsequent seasons, beginning from 2014-2015 to the incurrent 2025-2026 season, his appearances and goals both saw consistent fluctuations nevertheless, saw Forrest consistently called to Celtic's first team, testifying to his valued presence on the pitch.
On the international stage, Forrest's roles have seen him represent Celtic in various competitions. This includes participating in the Champions League 2023-2024 with one starting role and two substitute appearances, the League Cup 2025-2026 with one start, the Scottish Cup 2024-2025 with one starting role and an appearance as a substitute, and the Champions League Qualifiers 2025-2026 with two starts.
