James Wilson, born 6 March 2007 (age 19), is a Scottish striker whose senior career has so far been built almost entirely at Hearts. There is still a development curve here, but it has come with proper first-team exposure rather than the usual polite waiting around.
Across four league seasons with Hearts, Wilson has made 37 appearances and scored eight goals. His most productive campaign came in 2024-2025, when he scored five times in 24 league matches, a useful return for a young forward learning his trade in a demanding role.
He has started 2026-2027 sharply, with three goals in five league appearances, plus a goal in the League Cup and another in Conference League qualifying. Across all competitions for Hearts that season, he has five goals in eight appearances.
His current market value is around £1m, according to Transfermarkt. For now, Wilson’s profile is straightforward: a young Scottish striker making his name at Hearts, with enough early output to be taken seriously.
