Liam Scales, born on the 8th of August 1998, hails from the Republic of Ireland and is a highly capable defender, known for his strength in the centre-back position. Currently plying his trade for Celtic, Scales stands at an impressive 6ft 2in (1.88m) and weighs in at 13st 5lb (85kg), donning the number 5 jersey with aplomb. His abilities have not gone unnoticed, earning him recognition on the international stage with the Republic of Ireland national team.
Scales' current market value is approximately ยฃ3m, as noted by Transfermarkt. He remains on Celticโs books until the 31st of May, 2028, with 3 years and 1 month to run on his current contract.
An adept player, Scales began his career at UCD in the First Division in the Republic of Ireland back in January 2017 for an undisclosed fee. As a debutant in the 2019 season, he made an immediate impact, with 30 appearances and a single goal to his name in league matches. From here, a transfer to Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division followed in January 2020. Scales played 16 times in the 2020 season, and 23 times in the 2021 season, scoring twice.
In August of 2021, Scales made the significant move from Shamrock Rovers to Celtic in the Premiership in Scotland. Details of his transfer fee remain undisclosed. Since arriving in Scotland, his sterling performance has not been unnoticed with 5 appearances, including a goal in his first season (2021-2022). He made 34 appearances and scored a goal in the 2023-2024 season. As we speak, in the ongoing 2024-2025 season, Scales has already made 24 appearances and has netted twice.
A brief loan to Aberdeen, also in the Premiership in Scotland, took place in July 2022. His stint at Aberdeen saw him making 31 first team appearances along with a solitary goal in the 2022-2023 season. Once his loan tenure was up in June 2023, Scales returned to Celtic to carry on his impressive performances.
His experiences extend beyond domestic turf too. Scales has participated in the Champions League twice; the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 seasons for Celtic, wherein he scored a goal in the latter season. He has also played in the League Cup 2024-2025 and Scottish Cup 2024-2025 for Celtic. On the international front, Scales impressed in the Euro Qualifiers 2022-2024 and the Nations League 2024-2025, during which he scored a goal for the Republic of Ireland.
