William Samuel Forrester (born 29 June 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Bolton Wanderers.

Forrester made his professional debut at Stoke City in May 2021 and spent time on loan at Mansfield Town before signing with Port Vale in July 2022.

[3] He progressed through the youth teams at Stoke,[4] and made his senior debut on 9 October 2018, playing for the U21s in the EFL Trophy against Morecambe.

[5][6] Forrester made his professional debut on 8 May 2021, scoring the opening goal on the final day of the 2020–21 season in a 2–0 away win against AFC Bournemouth in the Championship.

[24][25] He enjoyed a run in the first XI after Gethin Jones departed on international duty, earning plaudits for his performances, before he was sidelined with a hamstring injury in January.