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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Aerial presence (188 cm)
- Young talent
Key traits
- Northern Ireland international
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Michael Forbes profile
- Current team
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Northern Ireland U21
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Northern Ireland
- Date of birth
- 29 Apr 2004 (21 years)
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
- Short name
- M.Forbes
Michael Forbes recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Latvia U21 vs Northern Ireland U21
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UEFA European U21 Championship qualification | 31 Mar 2026 | 1 – 3 |
Germany U21 vs Northern Ireland U21
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UEFA European U21 Championship qualification | 27 Mar 2026 | 3 – 0 |
Greece U21 vs Northern Ireland U21
|
UEFA European U21 Championship qualification | 18 Nov 2025 | 4 – 0 |
|
Northern Ireland U21 vs Latvia U21
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UEFA European U21 Championship qualification | 13 Nov 2025 | 1 – 0 |
|
Northern Ireland U21 vs Germany U21
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UEFA European U21 Championship qualification | 14 Oct 2025 | 1 – 2 |
Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21
|
UEFA European U21 Championship qualification | 25 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Northern Ireland U21 vs Georgia U21
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UEFA European U21 Championship qualification | 30 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Northern Ireland U21 vs Greece U21
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UEFA European U21 Championship qualification | 05 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
Slovakia U20 vs Ireland U20
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International Club Friendly | 18 Nov 2008 | 1 – 0 |
Ireland U20 vs Cape Verde U20
|
International Club Friendly | 18 Apr 2008 | 1 – 2 |
USA U20 vs Ireland U20
|
International Club Friendly | 16 Apr 2008 | 3 – 0 |
Portugal U20 vs Ireland U20
|
International Club Friendly | 15 Apr 2008 | 1 – 0 |
Northern Ireland U21 upcoming fixtures
Northern Ireland U21 recent results
Ireland U20 national team
About Michael Forbes
Michael Forbes is a 21-year-old Northern Ireland professional footballer who plays as a defender for Northern Ireland U21 in Northern Ireland.
Born on 29 April 2004 in Northern Ireland, Michael Forbes has been eligible for senior professional football since 2021. Michael Forbes stands 188 cm tall and weighs 83 kg.
As more Northern Ireland U21 fixtures are played, Michael Forbes's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 in the UEFA European U21 Championship qualification on Friday 25 September 2026 at 22:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Latvia U21 1-3 Northern Ireland U21 in the UEFA European U21 Championship qualification.
Bookmark this Michael Forbes hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
Players from Northern Ireland
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Frequently asked questions about Michael Forbes
What team does Michael Forbes play for?
Michael Forbes currently plays for Northern Ireland U21 in Northern Ireland.
What position does Michael Forbes play?
Michael Forbes plays as a defender.
How old is Michael Forbes?
Michael Forbes was born on 29 April 2004, making them 21 years old.
What nationality is Michael Forbes?
Michael Forbes represents Northern Ireland.
How tall is Michael Forbes?
Michael Forbes stands 188 cm tall and weighs 83 kg.
When does Michael Forbes's team play next?
Northern Ireland U21's next fixture is Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 in the UEFA European U21 Championship qualification on Friday, 25 September 2026 at 22:00 UTC.
Does Michael Forbes play for the national team?
Michael Forbes is eligible for Ireland U20. Check our Ireland U20 hub for the next international window.
Statistics
Teammates
- C. Lindsay Midfielder
- Callum Marshall Forward
- Carl Johnston Midfielder
- Charlie Allen Midfielder
- Charlie McCann Midfielder
- Christopher McKee Forward
- Ciaran McGuckin Midfielder
- Craig Farquhar Defender
- Darren Robinson Defender
- Jamie McDonnell Midfielder
- John Joshua Mckiernan Forward
- Josh Clarke Goalkeeper
- Michael Glynn Defender
- Patrick Kelly Midfielder
- Sam McClelland Defender
- Terry Devlin Midfielder
- sean stewart Defender
Other defenders
- Aaron Arkinson Northern Ireland
- Aaron Callaghan Northern Ireland
- Aaron Canning Northern Ireland
- Aaron Cobb Northern Ireland
- Aaron Donnelly Northern Ireland
- Aaron Donnelly Northern Ireland
- Aaron Donnelly Northern Ireland
- Aaron Donnelly Northern Ireland