Born on 19th January 2000, Stephen Welsh hails from Scotland and is known for his impressive defensive play for Celtic Football Club. He takes the field as a central defender and his commanding presence is fuelled by his imposing physique; standing at 6ft 3in (1.91m) and weighing in at 12st 3lb (78kg). Welsh can be identified by the number 57, displayed proudly on his jersey. His football skills haven’t only been acknowledged at a club level, he has also had the honour of representing the Scotland U21 national team.
In July 2017, according to Transfermarkt, he was recruited by Celtic, initially signing up as a trainee. A rising talent, Welsh made his debut for the first team in the 2019-2020 season, clocking one appearance in league matches. His foothold in the team only strengthened from there; in the 2020-2021 season, Welsh had 16 appearances and even notched up a goal. The 2021-2022 season saw him make ten further appearances, while the following 2022-2023 season saw him add a goal to his tally from four games. He maintained his ten game run in the 2023-2024 season, but as of the current 2024-2025 season, Welsh has yet to make a first team appearance.
Fresh opportunities arose for Welsh in August 2019 when he temporarily transferred from Celtic to Greenock Morton, a Championship side in Scotland. A brief stint, Welsh returned to his home team, Celtic, in January 2020. Since his return to the Premiership, his contributions to the team have been significant and steady, mirroring his previous performances in earlier seasons. Welsh shone again in the Champions League 2023-2024 season for Celtic, marking his one starting play. In the 2024-2025 League Cup for Celtic and at the 2023-2024 Scottish Cup for Celtic, he made one and two starting plays respectively, coupled with a substitute appearance in the latter contest.
Through his continued dedication and devotion to Celtic Football Club, along with his resilient performances, Stephen Welsh has been carving out a fruitful career in Scottish football. Only time will tell what the future holds for this promising prospect.
