Alan Forrest is a Scottish footballer, born on 9 September 1996, thus at the prime age of 28. Staking his claim as a forward, he prides himself on being a proficient left winger for Hearts. Matching his skillset, Forrest stands at a height of 5ft 9in (1.76m) and boasts a sturdy frame of 11st 9lb (74kg). For admirers of shirt numbers, Forrest dons the number 17 on his jersey.
For individuals interested in financials, Forrest has a current market value around a modest £627k, as cited by Transfermarkt. His contract with Hearts is set to expire on 31 May 2026, providing him at least 1 year and 7 months left to prove his worth to the club.
Prior to his time with Hearts, Forrest made his initial footballing strides with Ayr United in the Scottish Championship. His tenancy began in July 2013, marking the start of a worthwhile journey. Over several seasons with Ayr United, Forrest solidified his position in the team, maintaining regular first team appearances and exhibiting a slowly, yet consistently, improving goal tally. Among his notable achievements during these seasons were scoring eight goals in 27 appearances in the 2013-14 season, and nine goals in 31 appearances during the 2014-15 season.
In July 2020, Forrest took the step up to Livingston in the Scottish Championship. Here, he continued his trend of regularity in making first team appearances and contributing to the team's goal count. During his tenure in Livingston, Forrest made 66 first team appearances across two seasons and contributed 10 goals.
Forrest's career took another upward jump in July 2022, as he transferred to Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. Here, Forrest has so far managed to produce results similar to his previous clubs. He displayed a steady performance by participating in over 30 first team games each season and offering a fair share of goals. Currently, in the 2024 - 2025 season, he has made 13 appearances and scored 1 goal for Hearts.
Apart from the league games, Forrest has also put forth his talent in various other competitions. He had a cameo role in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Hearts, Scottish Cup 2023 - 2024 for Hearts with four starts, and the Europa League Qualifiers 2024 - 2025 for Hearts as a substitute. Notably, he performed in the Conference League 2024 - 2025 for Hearts, marking his contribution with a goal over the three starts he made.
