Liam Scales, born on 8 August 1998 in the Republic of Ireland, is an accomplished defence man in the world of football. Dominantly playing as a central defender for Celtic, he stands tall at 6ft 2in (1.88m) and weighs 13st 5lb (85kg). He carries the number 5 on his jersey with pride. Apart from his club obligations, Scales has also made his country proud by representing the Republic of Ireland national team.
According to a reliable source, Transfermarkt, Scales is estimated to hold a credible market value of around £3.5m.
The start of Scales's professional football journey can be traced back to January 2017. He joined UCD in the First Division in the Republic of Ireland for an undisclosed fee. He kicked off his newbie season at UCD with 30 first team outings and a goal to his name in league matches.
With the arrival of 2020, Scales made a significant move from UCD to Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division. During his tenure at Shamrock Rovers, he made a total of 39 first team appearances and netted two goals in league matches.
What followed next in Scales's career was a pivotal turning point. In August 2021, he made a transfer to Celtic in the Premiership in Scotland. His performance for Celtic has been consistently solid. He has completed several seasons with the club making numerous first team appearances and scoring at regular intervals. Clad in the Celtic jersey, Scales took to the field every season and performed with grit and determination. The current season of 2025 - 2026 is no exception, where Scales has already made 15 first team appearances.
During his career at Celtic, he took a detour to Aberdeen in the Premiership in Scotland on loan in July 2022. A fruitful stint, he made 31 first team appearances and scored a goal during the loan term of 2022 - 2023. On the completion of his loan term, he returned to his home club of Celtic and continued his stellar performance.
Armed with an imposing presence, Scales has participated in many cup competitions for Celtic and his national team. His credits include Champions League 2023 - 2024 with six starts, League Cup 2025 - 2026 with a goal in two starts and one substitute appearance, World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026 with two starts and a substitute appearance, Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024 with three starts, Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 with two starts, Nations League 2024 - 2025 with a goal in four starts, and Europa League 2025 - 2026 with a goal in six starts.
