Liam Scales, born in the Republic of Ireland on the 8th of August 1998, is a robust defender with an imposing height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88m). Doubling up as a central defender for Celtic Football Club, he carries a sturdy weight of 13 stone 5lb (85kg). The emerald green number 5 jersey has been graced by Scales, who has not only represented Celtic but has also played for his native country's national team.
This hard-hitting defender, according to Transfermarkt, is valued in the market at approximately £4.3m. Scales started his professional career with University College Dublin AFC (UCD) in 2017, joining their ranks in the lower echelons of the First Division on undisclosed financial terms.
His debut season in 2019, despite being a novice in league matches, saw him make 30 appearances for the first team and also scoring a goal. A year later, his talents were recognised by Shamrock Rovers, one of the stalwarts of the Premier Division in Ireland, bidding him adieu to UCD and welcoming him into their fold.
Scales put up a commendable show with Shamrock Rovers; he made 16 first-team appearances in his inaugural season 2020, followed by 23 appearances with two goals in the subsequent season 2021.
His impressive performances were not unnoticed, and soon an opportunity knocked at his door, from Scotland, no less. Celtic Football Club invited him to join the Scottish Premiership in August 2021.
Integrating quickly, Scales made 5 appearances for the first team and scored a goal in his first season at Celtic (2021-2022). He expanded his performances in the subsequent seasons; in 2023-2024, he made 34 appearances and notched a goal while in 2024-2025, he appeared 26 times with two goals to his name. The ongoing season of 2025-2026 saw him on pitch 17 times for first team games.
In July 2022, Scales found himself temporarily transferred on loan to Aberdeen. During his time in the city of granite, he made 31 first-team appearances and contributed a goal during the 2022-2023 season. Subsequent to his loan period, he made his return to Celtic in June 2023.
Back in Celtic’s roster, Scales performance soared once more as he played in 34 matches and scored a goal in the 2023-2024 season. He made 26 appearances and scored twice during the 2024-2025 season. In the ongoing 2025-2026 season, Scales has already made 17 appearances.
On the international front, Scales also participated in numerous competitions. These include the Champions League 2023-2024 with six starts for Celtic, the League Cup 2025-2026 scoring one goal in three starts and Champion’s League Qualifiers 2025-2026 with two starts. While wearing the Republic of Ireland jersey, Scales participated in Euro Qualifiers 2022-2024 with three starts, World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026 with two starts, and Nations League 2024 - 2025 scoring one goal in four starts.
