Liam Scales, a stalwart Republic of Ireland defender, was born on 8 August 1998. He came into the limelight of professional football as a central defender for Celtic, a position he wears the number 5 jersey for. With a towering height of 6ft 2in (1.88m) and weight of 13st 5lb (85kg), Scales has become a formidable figure on the pitch. He's also made meaningful contributions to his home country's football ambitions, featuring for the Republic of Ireland national team.
With a long-lasting career and impressive abilities on the field, Scales' current market value sits at around €5.00m (£4.27m), according to the reputable football statistics site, Transfermarkt.
Scales' journey began in earnest with UCD in the First Division in the Republic of Ireland, where he was signed for an undisclosed fee in January 2017. During his 2019 debut season, Scales proved his worth by bagging 30 first team appearances and one goal in league matches.
By January 2020, Scales was ready for a new challenge, transferring from UCD to Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division of Irish football. During the 2020 season he recorded 16 first team appearances. The following season, Scales bettered his performance, making 23 first team appearances and scoring twice.
In August 2021, Scales ventured further afield, securing a move to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. He made an immediate impact in his first season (2021 - 2022) making five first team appearances and scoring one goal in league matches. He improved greatly in the subsequent seasons. By the 2025 - 2026 season, Scales had made 32 first team appearances and proven to be a key player for Celtic.
During his time at Celtic, Scales enjoyed a loan switch to Aberdeen in the 2022 - 2023 season, making 31 first team appearances and scoring once. Upon returning to Celtic, Scales continued to be a regular feature of the first team, making consistent appearances and contributing to the club's success.
Outside of league football, Scales represented Celtic in various cup competitions including the League Cup and the Scottish Cup during the 2025 - 2026 season. Furthermore, he featured in international honours, participating in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe (2024 - 2026) for the Republic of Ireland. On the continental stage, Scales contributed to Celtic's Champions League and Europa League campaigns during the 2025 - 2026 season, including scoring a goal in the Europa League from his nine starts.
