James Forrest, a native Scotsman born on 7 July 1991, enjoys a reputable career as a forward, predominantly as a right winger for Celtic. Towering at a height of 5ft 8in (1.75m) and a solid weight of 10st 7lb (67kg), Forrest is a fitting embodiment of athleticism and agility, well represented by the number 49 on his jersey.
For those interested in the numerical value of his prowess, Forrest's current market value is estimated to be around £500k, as stated by Transfermarkt.
The inception of Forrest's Celtic career saw a glimmer of the remarkable journey ahead. In the debut 2009-2010 season, Forrest graced the field during two first team appearances and managed to score a goal. The next season, he made 18 appearances and tallied three goals. In the 2011-2012 season, Forrest shone brightly by making 29 appearances and netting the ball seven times. The following season's performance was marked by 15 appearances and three goals. The corridors of Celtic park resonated with the cheers dedicated to Forrest's strides in the 2013-2014 season when he made 16 appearances and scored four goals.
The seasons that followed saw Forrest become an integral part of the team's attacking force. The 2014-2015, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 seasons witnessed his scorecard registering three, two and six goals respectively. Proving his consistency, he scored eight goals in the 2017-2018 season and 11 in the subsequent 2018-2019 season. In recent years, his scoresheet read ten goals in the 2019-2020 season, three goals in the 2020-2021 season, and one goal in the current 2021-2022 season.
Seasons 2022-2023 to 2024-2025 further asserted his indispensability. He netted four, six, and one goals in seasons 22-23, 23-24, and 24-25 respectively. The current season of 2025-2026 sees him continuing to make a significant impact, having been fielded in ten first team games so far.
Forrest's contributions also extend beyond the domestic sphere, having taken part in the Champions League 2023-2024 for Celtic with one start and two substitute appearances, League Cup 2025-2026 for Celtic with one start and one substitute appearance, Scottish Cup 2024-2025 for Celtic with one start and one substitute appearance, Champions League Qualifiers 2025-2026 for Celtic with two starts, and the Europa League 2025-2026 for Celtic with two substitute appearances. Undoubtedly, James Forrest continues to be a name etched in gold in Celtic's illustrious history.
