Liam Scales, born on 8 August 1998 in the Republic of Ireland, is a stalwart defender recognised for his central role at Celtic, where he wears the number 5 jersey. Standing tall at 6ft 2in (1.88m) and weighing 13st 5lb (85kg), Scales is also a team player for the Republic of Ireland national team.
As of this date, his market worth is round about £3.5m, according to Transfermarkt, a widely cited source for player values. Visit Transfermarkt for more on this.
Scales started his football career at UCD in the First Division in his home nation, putting in substantial work with 30 first team appearances in his 2019 debut season and even scoring a goal. In the following year, Scales made the switch from UCD to Shamrock Rovers, building his skills in the Premier Division with 39 appearances and two goals in two seasons.
His transfer to Celtic in Scotland's Premiership was a significant milestone in August 2021. His maiden season at Celtic, the 2021-2022, saw him making five key appearances with a goal to his name. Succeeding seasons proposed a more established position for him, with 34 appearances and a goal in the 2023-2024 season, followed by 26 appearances and two goals in the 2024-2025 season. In the ongoing 2025-2026 season, Scales has already made ten appearances.
In an unexpected development in July 2022, Scales moved from Celtic to Aberdeen on a loan basis. Despite the temporary transfer, Scales put in a notable performance with a whopping 31 first team appearances and a goal recorded in just one season – the 2022-2023. But as all good things come to an end, so did this loan period, and Scales returned to Celtic in June 2023, where he continues to bring pride to the green and white jersey.
Apart from domestic football, Scales has shown prowess while representing Celtic in UEFA competitions and the Republic of Ireland in international fixtures. He has given noteworthy performances in the Champions League 2023 - 2024, the League Cup 2025 - 2026, and the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025. On the international front, Scales has been seen in action during the World Cup and Euro Qualifiers in addition to the Nations League. His notable contributions include scoring goals in the latter two competitions and in European club fixtures such as the Europa League.
