Age |
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33 years |
Birth date |
July 7, 1991 |
Zodiac sign |
Cancer |
Place of Birth |
Scotland |
Occupation |
Soccer player |
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James Forrest (born 7 July 1991) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a winger for Scottish Premiership club Celtic and the Scotland national team.
He joined Celtic's youth academy in 2003 and made his first team debut in the 2009–10 season. As a young player he was widely regarded as one of the brightest talents in the Scottish game. In November 2011, the Scottish Football Association's performance director, Mark Wotte, described him as being "the light in the darkness" of Scottish football. He has progressed to become a key player in a successful era for Celtic, winning eight consecutive league championships.
Forrest played at every youth level for Scotland, winning 13 caps for the under-19 team, scoring two goals, and four caps for the under-21 team. He made his senior international debut on 29 May 2011 against the Republic of Ireland.
Forrest had the prospect of a professional tennis career when he was younger. He was consistently approached by Prestwick Tennis Club to play for them, but he refused as he wanted to pursue his career in football. He was described by coaches at the club as being a naturally talented player, who could just "pick up a racquet and play". His younger brother, Alan Forrest, plays football for Ayr United.
Height | 5 ft 7 in / 170 cm |
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Weight | 148 lb / 67 kg |
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Hair Color | Light brown |
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Eye Color | Brown |
Nationality | Scottish |
Race / ethnicity | White |