John Matthew Forsyth (14 November 1896 – 28 April 1979) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a defender, mainly for Aberdeen.
Forsyth joined Aberdeen in 1920 from Junior club Glasgow Perthshire. After almost 200 appearances, he left the club in 1926. Forsyth was one of Aberdeen's first recipients of a benefit game, a 4–4 draw against a former Aberdeen select in 1926.
He was accused of assault in 1938, though a court found the charge to be not proven.
Forsyth died on 28 April 1979, aged 82, at Woodend Hospital in Aberdeen.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAberdeen1920–21Scottish Division One230002301921–22350604101922–23370504201923–24310703801924–25330603901925–26200020Total16102401850
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