Michael Forbes (footballer)

Michael Forbes (born 29 April 2004) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a defender for Bristol Rovers on loan from club West Ham United, and the Northern Ireland national team.

Club career
Forbes is a youth product of Ardboe, Cookstown Youth, and Dungannon Swifts. He joined the youth academy of West Ham United on 24 July 2020 when he signed a scholarship contract with the club. The following season, he captained the U18s and debuted with the U23s in December 2021. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 31 May 2022. He made his first appearance on the senior West Ham squad for a UEFA Conference League match against FCSB on 3 November 2022.

On 5 July 2024, Forbes joined League One club Bristol Rovers on a season-long loan deal.

International career
Forbes is a youth international for Northern Ireland, having played up to the Northern Ireland U21s. After injuries to the senior squad in November 2021, he was called up to train with the senior national team. He debuted with the senior Northern Ireland national team as a late substitute in a 4–0 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying loss to Finland on 17 November 2023.