Fraser Forster, born on the 17th of March 1988, is an English-born footballer best known for his exemplary performance as a goalkeeper. At a towering height of 6ft 7in (2.01m) and possessing a formidable weight of 14st 9lb (93kg), Forster's imposing presence proved a formidable challenge to many a striker.
Having joined Newcastle United as a trainee in July 2004, Forster was sent out on loan to various clubs for the purpose of honing his skills. These included stints at Stockport County, Bristol Rovers, and Norwich City between the years of 2008 and 2010. The numbers spoke of his commitment and resilience, with numerous first team appearances at each club.
In a swift turn of events, Forster transferred to Celtic in August 2010. Initially loaned for one season, Celtic saw the worth of the amazing goalkeeper and decided to invest, securing a permanent transfer for a sum of around £2m in July 2012. His time at Celtic is exalted, spanning across multiple seasons from 2010 to 2014 and a reprise in the 2019-2020 season. He blessed the Celtic fans with several noteworthy performances, most notably amassing 168 first team appearances.
Forster left Celtic in August 2014, transferring to Southampton for a fee of around £10m. Once again, the numbers from his numerous seasons in Southampton from 2014 to 2022 reflect his tenacity, clocking in a total of 134 first team appearances. In August 2019, Celtic requested his services once more, resulting in another memorable stint for the English shot-stopper.
In what marked the end of an era, Forster transferred from Southampton to Tottenham Hotspur in July 2022. In his tenure at Spurs, he to continue to make first-team appearances till the 2024-2025 season.
Remarkably, this esteemed custodian of the goalposts has come a long way in his career journey, from English Premier League to the awe of Scottish Premiership and back. Regardless of the leagues in his case, Fraser Forster's name will be inevitably linked with the rich legacy of Celtic Football Club.
