Liam Scales was born on 8 August 1998 in the Republic of Ireland and, at the time of writing, is 26. Standing at an impressive 6ft 2in (1.88m) and weighing 13st 5lb (85kg), Scales is a central defender for Celtic Football Club, where he currently occupies the number 5 jersey. In addition to his club play, Scales has also achieved international recognition, securing representation with the Republic of Ireland national team.
Valued at around ยฃ3m, as ascribed by Transfermarkt, Scales' contract with Celtic is set to expire on 31 May 2028, giving him just over 3 years remaining with the team.
Scales began his professional journey in January 2017, signing with the First Division team UCD in his native Republic of Ireland for an undisclosed fee. He quickly found his footing, making 30 first team appearances and scoring one goal in his debut season. His success led to a transfer to Shamrock Rovers, a Premier Division team in Ireland, in January 2020. Again, he demonstrated his ability, making 39 first team appearances and netting two goals during his tenure with the Rovers.
In August 2021, Scales crossed the Irish Sea to join Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, again for an undisclosed fee. His inaugural season saw him participate in only five first team games, but he did manage to score. With the following season temporarily disrupted by a loan to Aberdeen, upon his return to Celtic, Scales really began to hit his stride. He played 34 matches in the 2023-2024 season, repeating his scoring record. The 2024-2025 season has, so far, been his strongest yet, appearing nearly twenty times on field and scoring twice.
Scales' loan to Aberdeen in July 2022 saw continued success, indicating his adaptability to different team environments. He played in 31 games, managing to strike another goal into the net.
Scales is also an accomplished international player. His record in the Republic of Ireland national colours includes participation in the Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024 where he started three times, and the Nations League of 2024-2025, where he scored one goal in four starts. Moreover, his contribution to Celtic's European campaign is noteworthy. He made significant starts in the Champions League of 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, scoring on one occasion.
Liam Scales' journey to and tenure with Celtic demonstrates a promising career trajectory with significant growth. His contributions to Celtic are clearโas a mainstay defender with potential as a scorer, he is a valued member of the team. His ongoing commitment to his craft holds promise for Celtic in forthcoming seasons.
