Liam Scales, a formidable defender, was born on 8 August 1998 in the Republic of Ireland. Currently aged 26, he predominantly plays as a central defender for the distinguished Celtic Football Club. Towering at 6ft 2in (1.88m) and weighing 13st 5lb (85kg), he notably wears the number 5 jersey for Celtic and has had the honour of representing his home country, Republic of Ireland, at a national level.
A noteworthy attribute of Scales is his current market value which sits around £3.5m, as reported by Transfermarkt. With his contract at Celtic set to expire on 31 May 2028, the contract still holds 3 years and 5 months of validity.
In January 2017, the fresh-faced Scales commenced his professional football journey with UCD, a First Division club in his native Republic of Ireland. Joining for an unknown fee, Scales was given the opportunity to prove his mettle. His opening season in 2019 saw him make 30 appearances and score a single goal in league matches - a commendable start for an emerging player.
Scales' efforts at UCD did not go unnoticed, and in January 2020, he moved to the esteemed Shamrock Rovers of the Premier Division. During his tenure here, Scales made a total of 39 first-team appearances and found the back of the net twice in league matches throughout both the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
August 2021 marked a significant event in Scales' career as he transferred to Celtic, one of Scotland's top League teams. After a lukewarm start at the club, playing in five matches and scoring once during the 2021/2022 season, Scales demonstrated a substantial improvement in his performances during the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 seasons. He managed 52 appearances in these two seasons and scored three goals.
A brief hiatus from Celtic occurred for Scales in July 2022, when he was transferred to Aberdeen on loan. Scales had a successful stint in Aberdeen, making 31 first-team appearances and scoring once in league matches during the 2022/2023 season.
On completion of his loan in June 2023, Scales returned to Celtic where he continued to more than just meet expectations. His journey at Celtic and performances in the Champions League, League Cup and at national level in the Euro Qualifiers and Nations League, has only further validated the potential he showed at the beginning of his career. With a market value of a substantial £3.5m and a contract that runs for the next three years, it will be compelling to see what the future holds for this talented defender.
