27 Facts About Chris Forrester

Christopher Stephen Forrester was born on 17 December 1992 and is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland Premier Division.

Chris Forrester has previously played for Bohemians, Peterborough United, Aberdeen and the Republic of Ireland under-21's.

Chris Forrester made his first team debut for the Gypsies on 7 March 2011 against Portadown at Shamrock Park.

Chris Forrester capped the off the season by being awarded the club's Young Player of the Year award for 2011.

Chris Forrester joined St Patrick's Athletic on 12 January 2012 on a 2-year contract.

Chris Forrester started the season off well, his impressive form in pre-season earned him a start in the league opener against Bray Wanderers.

Chris Forrester's scooped goal in the Dublin derby went viral on the internet and was shown on the 'Showboat' section of the hugely popular football TV show Soccer AM, earning him great recognition around the world.

Chris Forrester scored a header from a Ger O'Brien corner after 43 minutes at home to Dundalk in the Saints first loss of the season.

Chris Forrester impressed many with excellent and mature performances in the Saints 2012 Europa League campaign, playing in five of their six games against IBV from Iceland, NK Siroki Brijeg from Bosnia and Herzegovina and German Bundesliga side Hannover 96 at their 49,000 seater stadium, the Niedersachsenstadion.

Chris Forrester received more exposure in the World's media when he was named as number 28 in the hugely popular football website 101 Great Goals' list of the top 101 Youngsters in the World in 2012.

Chris Forrester was voted the 2013 St Patrick's Athletic Young Player of the Season by supporters, his third club Young Player of the Year award in three years.

Chris Forrester scored 12 goals in 45 appearances in all competitions over the season.

Chris Forrester scored 12 goals in 33 appearances in all competitions during the season before departing the club.

On 29 August 2015, Chris Forrester signed a 3-year deal with League One club Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee.

Chris Forrester was subject to an array of bids from Wolves, QPR, and Derby County on the opening day of the January 2017 transfer window.

On 8 January 2017, Chris Forrester captained the side against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup Third Round.

Chris Forrester made his competitive debut for the club on 2 August 2018, coming off the bench in a UEFA Europa League game against Burnley at Turf Moor.

Chris Forrester had his contract mutually terminated in January 2019 citing personal issues.

Chris Forrester made 8 appearances in all competitions during his time at the club.

Chris Forrester played in 18 of the club's 19 league and cup games over the course of the shortened season due to the Coronavirus pandemic, as his side missed out on European football on the final day of the season, finishing in 6th place.

On 23 November 2021, it was announced that Chris Forrester was one of the 3 nominees for the PFAI Players' Player of the Year Award for 2021, alongside Roberto Lopes and Georgie Kelly.

Chris Forrester signed a new long term contract with Pat's on 6 December 2021.

Chris Forrester was voted by his fellow professionals as being in the PFAI Team of the Year for 2022, his second year running being voted in.

Chris Forrester scored his first goal of the 2023 season on 6 March away to Sligo Rovers, finding the top corner from 25 yards.

On 15 November 2023, it was announced that Chris Forrester had been included in the PFAI Team of the Year for the third year in a row, and was one of the 3 nominees for the PFAI Player of the Year award, alongside Jonathan Afolabi and Ruairi Keating.

Chris Forrester retained his place in the Republic of Ireland under 21 squad for the Friendly game against Portugal under 21s when Noel King made his squad announcement on 13 March 2013.

Chris Forrester received his first call-up to the senior Republic of Ireland squad on 11 March 2016 for Ireland's friendlies against Switzerland and Slovakia.