James Forrest, born on 7th July 1991, is a seasoned professional footballer from Scotland. A forward by trade, he chiefly features as a right-winger for his current club, Celtic. Standing at a height of approximately 5ft 8in (1.75m), and maintaining a weight around 10st 7lb (67kg), Forrest is recognised by his number 49 jersey on the field of play.
According to a resource found on Transfermarkt, Forrest's current market value stands around a modest sum of £340k.
Forrest marked the beginning of his professional career with Celtic in the 2009 - 2010 season, where he ventured onto the field twice, netting one goal. The subsequent season saw Forrest making 18 first team appearances with three goals to his name. He continued to progress, displaying his skills in 29 matches and scoring seven goals in the 2011 - 2012 season.
In the 2012 - 2013 season, Forrest demonstrated his prowess in 15 games and notched up three goals. He continued performing well for the club, making 16, 19, and 19 first-team appearances in the next three seasons respectively, and adding a total of nine goals to his credit.
Forrest continued his journey with Celtic into the 2016 - 2017 season, gracing the pitch in 28 matches and scoring six goals. He upped his game in the 2017 - 2018 season, playing in 35 matches with eight goals to enrich his tally. The 2018 - 2019 season saw Forrest in terrific form, playing in 33 games and bagging 11 goals, a remarkable feat to say the least.
The following seasons saw Forrest maintaining steady performance, appearing in 28, 13, 19, 16, 22, and 23 games respectively, and scoring a sum of 25 goals across these years. He remains a crucial part of the team in the current 2025 - 2026 season, having already taken part in 18 games and finding the net once.
In addition to his appearances in the regular season, Forrest has also taken on challenges in the League Cup, Scottish Cup, Champions League Qualifiers, and Europa League matches during the 2025 - 2026 season. His participation adds to his rich experience and dedication to the Celtic side.
