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Height
18
Shirt
21 years
Apr 29, 2004
Northern Ireland
Country
€576.6K
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches27%Shot attempts71%Goals92%
Chances created80%Aerial duels won83%Defensive contributions41%

League One 2025/2026

2
Goals
1
Assists
15
Started
18
Matches
1,298
Minutes played
6.80
Rating
1
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Feb 7

Stevenage
W3-1
68
1
0
0
0
7.7

Feb 3

Barnsley
D2-2
69
0
0
0
0
5.8

Dec 26, 2025

Burton Albion
L5-1
45
0
0
0
0
6.3

Dec 19, 2025

AFC Wimbledon
W3-1
39
0
0
0
0
6.7

Dec 13, 2025

Peterborough United
L2-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Dec 9, 2025

Huddersfield Town
D1-1
55
0
0
0
0
6.5

Nov 29, 2025

Plymouth Argyle
W0-3
90
0
0
1
0
6.9

Nov 22, 2025

Cardiff City
L1-3
90
0
1
0
0
7.3

Nov 1, 2025

Oldham Athletic
L3-1
90
0
0
0
0
-

Oct 25, 2025

Luton Town
L0-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.0
Northampton Town

Feb 7

League One
Stevenage
3-1
68‎’‎
7.7

Feb 3

League One
Barnsley
2-2
69‎’‎
5.8

Dec 26, 2025

League One
Burton Albion
5-1
45‎’‎
6.3

Dec 19, 2025

League One
AFC Wimbledon
3-1
39‎’‎
6.7

Dec 13, 2025

League One
Peterborough United
2-1
Bench
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 29%
  • 7Shots
  • 2Goals
  • 0.73xG
3 - 1
Shot typeHeaderSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.16xG0.88xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,298

Shooting

Goals
2
Expected goals (xG)
0.73
xG on target (xGOT)
1.71
Non-penalty xG
0.73
Shots
7
Shots on target
2
Headed shots
5

Passing

Assists
1
Expected assists (xA)
0.66
Successful passes
283
Successful passes %
62.9%
Accurate long balls
27
Accurate long balls %
25.2%
Chances created
6
Successful crosses
4
Successful crosses %
28.6%

Possession

Successful dribbles
1
Successful dribbles %
25.0%
Duels won
91
Duels won %
54.8%
Aerial duels won
56
Aerial duels won %
50.5%
Touches
829
Touches in opposition box
31
Dispossessed
1
Fouls won
25
Penalties awarded
1

Defending

Tackles
9
Interceptions
15
Blocked shots
9
Fouls committed
12
Recoveries
22
Possession won final 3rd
1
Dribbled past
5
Clearances
101
Clean sheets
4
Goals conceded while on pitch
18
xG against while on pitch
21.83

Discipline

Yellow cards
1
Red cards
0

News

About

Michael Forbes is a 21-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Northampton Town, born on April 29, 2004. Follow Michael Forbes on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 League One season, Michael Forbes has recorded 2 goals, 1 assist, 1,298 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.8, 1 yellow card.

Michael Forbes scores highly on Goals and Assists compared to center backs in the League One.

Michael Forbes's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Michael Forbes's next match is on February 14, 2026 when Northampton Town face Exeter City in the League One.

Explore Michael Forbes's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Michael Forbes's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Michael Forbes currently plays for Northampton Town alongside Lee Burge, Jack Burroughs, Conor McCarthy, Dean Campbell, John Guthrie, Jordan Willis, Sam Hoskins, Cameron McGeehan, Tom Eaves, Elliott List, Kamarai Simon-Swyer, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Tyrese Fornah, Jake Evans, Oliver Evans, Joe Wormleighton, Michael Jacobs, Theo Avery, Jack Perkins, Kyle Edwards, Terry Taylor, Elliott Moore, Joshua Tomlinson, Kyle McAdam, Jack Vale, Ben Hammond, Liam Shaw, James Dadge, Matthew Ireland, Ross Fitzsimons, Max Dyche, and Joziah Barnett. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Michael Forbes's career has also included time at Colchester United, Bristol Rovers, and West Ham United.

On the international stage, Michael Forbes has represented Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland U21, and Northern Ireland U19.

Michael Forbes is from Northern Ireland, and the national teams include Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Brad Lyons, Callum Marshall, Ciaron Brown, Conor Bradley, Conor Hazard, Daniel Ballard, Dion Charles, Eoin Toal, Ethan Galbraith, George Saville, Isaac Price, Jamal Lewis, Jamie Donley, Jamie McDonnell, Jamie Reid, Josh Clarke, Josh Magennis, Justin Devenny, Luke Southwood, Paddy McNair, Patrick Kelly, Paul Smyth, Ross McCausland, Ruairi McConville, Ryan Johnson, Terry Devlin, Trai Hume, Abbie Smith, Abi Sweetlove, Aimee Kerr, Brenna McPartlan, Caragh Hamilton Milligan, Casey Howe, Connie Scofield, Constance Schofield, Danielle Maxwell, Ellie Mason, Emily Wilson, Jacqueline Burns, Joely Andrews, Kascie Weir, Kate Smith, Kelsie Burrows, Keri Halliday, Kerry Anne Beattie, Laura Rafferty, Lauren Wade, Leyla McFarland, Louise McDaniel, Maddy Harvey-Clifford, Megan Bell, Mia Moore, Nadene Caldwell, Nat Johnson, Rachael Norney, Rachel Dugdale, Rachel Furness, Rebecca Holloway, Rebecca McKenna, Sarah Robson, Simone Magill, and Toni Finnegan. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Michael Forbes has won 1 title: UEFA Europa Conference League (2022/2023) with West Ham United.

Michael Forbes has competed in League One, EFL Trophy Southern Grp. C, FA Cup, EFL Cup, EURO U-21 Qualification qualification, EURO Qualification qualification, and Premier League U18. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Michael Forbes, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Michael Forbes to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches27%Shot attempts71%Goals92%
Chances created80%Aerial duels won83%Defensive contributions41%

Career

Senior career

Northampton Town (on loan)Jul 2025 - Jun 2026
21
2
12
0

Youth career

34
0
3
0
43
3

National team

1
0
11
1
5
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

West Ham United

England
1
Conference League(22/23)

News

About

Michael Forbes is a 21-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Northampton Town, born on April 29, 2004. Follow Michael Forbes on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 League One season, Michael Forbes has recorded 2 goals, 1 assist, 1,298 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.8, 1 yellow card.

Michael Forbes scores highly on Goals and Assists compared to center backs in the League One.

Michael Forbes's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Michael Forbes's next match is on February 14, 2026 when Northampton Town face Exeter City in the League One.

Explore Michael Forbes's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Michael Forbes's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Michael Forbes currently plays for Northampton Town alongside Lee Burge, Jack Burroughs, Conor McCarthy, Dean Campbell, John Guthrie, Jordan Willis, Sam Hoskins, Cameron McGeehan, Tom Eaves, Elliott List, Kamarai Simon-Swyer, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Tyrese Fornah, Jake Evans, Oliver Evans, Joe Wormleighton, Michael Jacobs, Theo Avery, Jack Perkins, Kyle Edwards, Terry Taylor, Elliott Moore, Joshua Tomlinson, Kyle McAdam, Jack Vale, Ben Hammond, Liam Shaw, James Dadge, Matthew Ireland, Ross Fitzsimons, Max Dyche, and Joziah Barnett. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Michael Forbes's career has also included time at Colchester United, Bristol Rovers, and West Ham United.

On the international stage, Michael Forbes has represented Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland U21, and Northern Ireland U19.

Michael Forbes is from Northern Ireland, and the national teams include Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Brad Lyons, Callum Marshall, Ciaron Brown, Conor Bradley, Conor Hazard, Daniel Ballard, Dion Charles, Eoin Toal, Ethan Galbraith, George Saville, Isaac Price, Jamal Lewis, Jamie Donley, Jamie McDonnell, Jamie Reid, Josh Clarke, Josh Magennis, Justin Devenny, Luke Southwood, Paddy McNair, Patrick Kelly, Paul Smyth, Ross McCausland, Ruairi McConville, Ryan Johnson, Terry Devlin, Trai Hume, Abbie Smith, Abi Sweetlove, Aimee Kerr, Brenna McPartlan, Caragh Hamilton Milligan, Casey Howe, Connie Scofield, Constance Schofield, Danielle Maxwell, Ellie Mason, Emily Wilson, Jacqueline Burns, Joely Andrews, Kascie Weir, Kate Smith, Kelsie Burrows, Keri Halliday, Kerry Anne Beattie, Laura Rafferty, Lauren Wade, Leyla McFarland, Louise McDaniel, Maddy Harvey-Clifford, Megan Bell, Mia Moore, Nadene Caldwell, Nat Johnson, Rachael Norney, Rachel Dugdale, Rachel Furness, Rebecca Holloway, Rebecca McKenna, Sarah Robson, Simone Magill, and Toni Finnegan. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Michael Forbes has won 1 title: UEFA Europa Conference League (2022/2023) with West Ham United.

Michael Forbes has competed in League One, EFL Trophy Southern Grp. C, FA Cup, EFL Cup, EURO U-21 Qualification qualification, EURO Qualification qualification, and Premier League U18. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Michael Forbes, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Michael Forbes to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.