James Forrest, born on 7 July 1991 in Scotland, currently plays as a right-forward winger for Celtic Football Club. At 5ft 8in (1.75m) tall, and weighing 10st 7lb (67kg), he consistently dons the number 49 jersey on the field.
According to Transfermarkt, Forrest's current market value stands at approximately £300k.
Forrest's Celtic career, beginning with the 2009-2010 season, has been consistently impressive in terms of appearances and goals. Over the years, he has grown from a player making the occasional first-team appearance to a crucial component of the Celtic starting line-up. His debut season saw him participate in two games and net one goal. The following season of 2010-2011 brought forth further advancements with 18 first team appearances and a tally of three goals.
In the 2011-2012 season, Forrest began to solidify his place in the Celtic squad with 29 first team appearances and a commendable seven goals. Both the 2012-2013 season and 2013 - 2014 season saw him make significant contributions on the field with 15 and 16 appearances respectively, alongside a collective total of seven goals. The subsequent season of 2014 - 2015 and the 2015 - 2016 season saw him have 19 first team appearances in each, marking a promising consistency in his career growth, and scoring a combined total of five goals.
Things progressed steadily for Forrest at Celtic, with the subsequent seasons seeing him maintain a strong presence on the pitch. Across the 2016 - 2021 seasons, Forrest totalled 133 first team appearances and netted 30 goals for the club. In the current season of 2025 - 2026, Forrest stands with 23 appearances and one goal. His consistent performances undoubtedly illustrate his essential role in the Celtic Football Club.
Forrest has also shown his versatility by participating in different competitions. He played in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Celtic with one start and two sub appearances. Similarly, in the Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026, he had one start and made two appearances as a substitute. In the Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026, Forrest started in two matches, and in the Europa League 2025 - 2026, he started once and came into play thrice as a sub.