Born on the 17th of March 1988, Fraser Forster is a celebrated goalkeeper currently backing up the team at Tottenham Hotspur. Standing at an impressive 6ft 7in (2.01m) and tipping the scales at a solid 14st. 9lb (93kg), the Englishman is not one to be missed on the field, donned in the number 20 jersey.
His career began in July 2004, when he joined Newcastle United, Premier League. From there, he ventured on loan to Stockport County in October 2008 making six first team appearances during his 2008 - 2009 season with them. His travels carried him to Bristol Rovers on loan in July 2009 and Norwich City in August of the same year, playing in four and 38 first team league matches respectively.
August 2010 marked Forster's initiation into Celtic, again on loan from Newcastle United. His debut season saw him play in 36 first team matches, and he followed that up with 33, 34 and then 37 matches in the subsequent seasons. His performance was so outstanding it led to a secure transfer to Celtic in July 2012 for approximately £2m. In total, Forster appeared in 168 first team league matches for Celtic across his various seasons, truly becoming an iconic figure of the team.
Departing from Celtic in August 2014, Forster joined Southampton in the Premier League for around £10m. His seasons varied in terms of first team appearances, ranging from just a single match in the 2018 - 2019 season to 38 in the 2016 - 2017 season.
In a pleasing twist, Forster once again found himself on loan at Celtic in August 2019. During this season he made 28 first team appearances, giving a total of 196 appearances over all his seasons at Celtic, firmly securing his status as a club hero. Sadly, he returned from his loan to Southampton in June 2020, continuing to play until his transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in July 2022, where as of the current season, he has made no first team appearances.
Despite his absence from first team appearances this season, he did manage to participate in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Tottenham Hotspur, marking one start thus far. Fraser Forster's journey through the ranks of English and Scottish football undeniably underscores his dedication and skill. A stalwart force between the goalposts, his spell at Celtic is fondly remembered by fans for his giant like presence and match winning saves.
