Liam Scales was born on the 8th of August, 1998. A native of the Republic of Ireland, Scales is an accomplished defender renowned for his contributions to Celtic Football Club. Towering at a notable height of 6ft 2in (1.88m), and weighing in at 13st 5lb (85kg), Scales dons the number 5 jersey. In addition to his established presence at Celtic, Scales enjoys international recognition as he represents the Republic of Ireland on the global football stage.
According to the statistics tracked by Transfermarkt, Scales' market value currently stands around £3.5 million. His career path is punctuated by transfers and commendable performances.
Many might recall the pivotal move for Scales in January 2017 when he joined UCD, a team within the First Division in the Republic of Ireland for an undisclosed fee. In his debut season in 2019, Scales graced the field in 30 first-team appearances and even netted a goal. His prowess didn't dip the following year, as manifested in the 16 appearances he made after transferring to the Shamrock Rovers in 2020. His performance upticked yet again in the 2021 season when he scored twice in 23 matches.
A milestone in Scales' career came in August 2021 with his transfer to Celtic Football Club. In his first season (2021-2022), Scales scored a goal across five appearances. A loan to Aberdeen in the 2022-2023 season saw Scales demonstrate his grit with 31 first team appearances and a goal to his name. Upon his return to Celtic post-loan, Scales continued to contributed to Celtic's success across multiple seasons. Most recently, in the 2025-2026 season, Scales has made 13 appearances thus far.
His contributions have also been significant in various championships and leagues. Celtic fans would fondly remember his participation in the 2023-2024 Champions League, the 2025-2026 League Cup, and the 2024-2025 Scottish Cup. Scales also played for the Republic of Ireland in the 2024-2026 World Cup Qualifiers, the 2022-2024 Euro Qualifiers, and the 2024-2025 Nations League. His performances in the 2025-2026 Champions League Qualifiers and Europa League for Celtic also stand out.
