Fraser Forster
English footballer, Southampton goalkeeper
Played as a goalkeeper in professional football. Developed through the youth system at Newcastle United and made his senior debut for the club in 2009. Had loan spells at several clubs before securing a permanent move to Celtic in 2012, where he won three Scottish Premiership titles and set a record for the most consecutive clean sheets in Scottish football. Returned to the Premier League with Southampton in 2014 and made significant contributions to the team, including a notable performance in the 2015-2016 season where he helped Southampton achieve a sixth-place finish. Represented England at various youth levels and made his senior debut in 2013.
Won three Scottish Premiership titles with Celtic
Set a Scottish record with 13 consecutive clean sheets
Made his senior debut for England in 2013
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March 17th, 1991 34 years ago
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March 17th, 1987 38 years ago
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March 17th, 1994 31 years ago
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