Born on 7th July 1991, James Forrest, is a decisively Scottish talent. A fine specimen of athleticism, Forrest stands at approximately 5ft 8in (1.75m) tall and weighs 10st 7lb (67kg). Currently plying his trade for Celtic F.C., Forrest is recognised for his forward positioning and eminent right-wing play. He honours his number 49 jersey not only for his club but also under the Scottish national team's banner.
Attributed with a current market value of around £850k, as noted by Transfermarkt, Forrest's contract with Celtic is due for expiration on 31st May 2025, with eight months remaining.
Forrest's career at Celtic commenced with a modest debut in the 2009-2010 season, where he made two first-team appearances and notched a single goal. The following 2010-2011 season observed an increase in Forrest's involvement, resulting in three goals from 18 appearances. The upward trajectory continued into the 2011-2012 season, where Forrest featured 29 times and claimed seven goals. Despite only making 15 appearances during the 2012-2013 season, Forrest managed a decent three goals. This performance trend continued into the 2013-2014 season.
Interestingly, Forrest matched his previous season performance in the subsequent 2014-2015 season, scoring thrice from 19 appearances. The 2015-2016 season showcased a minor dip in performance by Forrest, recording two goals from 19 appearances. A return to form was seen in the 2016-2017 season, with six goals scored from 28 appearances. Such a strong performance was only bettered in the 2017-2018 season, where Forrest found the back of the net eight times from 35 appearances. The 2018-2019 season marked a significant high point in Forrest's career at Celtic, as he scored 11 goals from 33 appearances. More impressive was the following 2019-2020 season, where Forrest managed an impressive ten goals from a mere 28 appearances. The 2020-2021 deemed challenging for Forrest, mainly due to limited playtime, resulting in three goals from 13 appearances. However, Forrest participated in 19 games during the 2021-2022 season, securing a single goal. Steadily he came back scoring four goals from 16 appearances in the 2022-2023 season. Displaying his tenacity, Forrest had a commendable 2023-2024 season, where he featured 22 times and scored six goals. Currently, in the 2024-2025 season, Forrest has impressed with seven first-team appearances.
As of notable contributions to Celtic in particular tournaments, Forrest participated in the Champions League 2023 – 2024, making one start and two substitute appearances. He also played two starting matches for Celtic in the League Cup 2024 - 2025. Forrest's involvement in the Scottish Cup 2023 - 2024 for Celtic resulted in one goal, clinched in one start and two substitute appearances. Additionally, he contributed to the Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Celtic with one substitute appearance.
