Alan Forrest

Alan Forrest of Dundee was born in Prestwick, Scotland on 9 September 1996 (age 30).

Alan Forrest, born on 9 September 1996 (age 30), is a Scottish left winger with Dundee, where he wears the No 14 shirt. His current market value is around £213,000, according to Transfermarkt.

His early senior record at Ayr United brought the most productive league season of his career so far. In 2014–15, he scored nine goals in 31 league appearances, a decent return for a wide player and the sort of season that gives a career some proper shape rather than just minutes.

At Dundee in 2026–27, Forrest has made 11 league appearances. He has also played three times in the League Cup, scoring once, taking him to 14 appearances and one goal across all competitions for the club.

Forrest’s career has been built around steady first-team football in Scotland, with his best scoring spell coming early at Ayr United and his current role continuing at Dundee.

📈 Key stats and insights

Alan Forrest has made 11 Premiership appearances this season – eight starts and three substitute appearances

Alan Forrest has scored 1 goal in 3 League Cup appearances this season

Alan Forrest averages a 6.74 rating this season (high 7.42, low 6.21)

Alan Forrest carries a €250k market value

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Left Wing
Primary Position: Forward
Position

Alan Forrest

LW

1.76m (5ft 9in)
Height: 14
Squad Number: 74kg (11st 9lb)
Weight: 9 September 1996 (age 30)
Date of Birth: Prestwick
Birthplace: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Country of Birth: Dundee
Team: £213,000 (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team: Dundee
Premiership 2026 - 2027
Games: 11
Starting: 8
Substitute: 3
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Dundee
League Cup 2026 - 2027
Games: 3
Starting: -
Substitute: 3
Unused: 2
Utilisation: 60%
Goals: 1
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Forrest has been a regular selection through the first 12 Premiership rounds – making 11 appearances, eight starts and three as a substitute – and has contributed a goal in the League Cup from three appearances, a profile that points to a role split between starting duties and impact from the bench.

🔥 Recent form

Last 10 appearances for Alan Forrest.

Season average rating: 6.74

Match: Dundee 3-1 Kilmarnock
28 Oct 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 7.4

Match: St. Mirren 2-1 Dundee
24 Oct 2026 (A)
Mins: 82
Goals: -
Rating: 6.8

Match: Dundee 2-2 Rangers
17 Oct 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.2

Match: Falkirk 1-2 Dundee
10 Oct 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.5

Match: Dundee 2-1 Motherwell
19 Sep 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.5

Match: Hearts 2-1 Dundee
6 Sep 2026 (A)
Mins: 65
Goals: -
Rating: 7.0

Match: Dundee 1-1 St. Johnstone
2 Sep 2026 (H)
Mins: 64
Goals: -
Rating: 6.6

Match: Dundee 1-2 Hibernian
30 Aug 2026 (H)
Mins: 29
Goals: -
Rating: 6.4

Match: Dundee United 0-2 Dundee
22 Aug 2026 (A)
Mins: 80
Goals: -
Rating: 7.4

Match: Aberdeen 3-0 Dundee
15 Aug 2026 (A)
Mins: 21
Goals: -
Rating: -

Forrest posts a season average rating of 6.74, with a season high of 7.42 and a low of 6.21 – a relatively narrow range that underlines consistent performance levels across his appearances.

📋 Career stats

Team: Dundee
Season 2026 - 2027
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 11
Goals: -

Team: Hearts
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 13
Goals: -

Team: Hearts
Season 2024 - 2025
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 31
Goals: 4

Team: Hearts
Season 2023 - 2024
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 33
Goals: 4

Team: Hearts
Season 2022 - 2023
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 35
Goals: 4

Team: Livingston
Season 2021 - 2022
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 36
Goals: 6

Team: Livingston
Season 2020 - 2021
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 30
Goals: 4

Team: Ayr United
Season 2017 - 2018
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 16
Goals: 4

Team: Ayr United
Season 2016 - 2017
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 34
Goals: 6

Team: Ayr United
Season 2015 - 2016
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 34
Goals: 5

Team: Ayr United
Season 2014 - 2015
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 31
Goals: 9

Team: Ayr United
Season 2013 - 2014
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 27
Goals: 8

Forrest's career progressed through Scottish clubs, beginning at Ayr United in July 2013, moving to Livingston in July 2020, joining Hearts in July 2022 and signing for Dundee in July 2026; he recorded recurrent four-goal seasons across 2017–18 and 2020–25 and peaked with six goals in 2021–22, reflecting steady attacking contributions over a sustained period.

💰 Transfers

Team: Dundee
13 July 2026
From: Hearts
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Hearts
1 July 2022
From: Livingston
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Livingston
1 July 2020
From: Ayr United
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Ayr United
1 July 2013
Type: Signed

All recorded senior moves were free transfers – Ayr United to Livingston in July 2020, Livingston to Hearts in July 2022 and Hearts to Dundee in July 2026 – with the initial move into Ayr United in July 2013 listed as N/A, indicating a transfer pathway conducted without fees.

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