Pencil the name 'Scott Bain' into your mental football register. Bain, possessing an impressive goaltending prowess, was born on 22 November 1991 in Scotland. Armed with both height at 6 feet (1.83m) and a lean build at 11 stones (70kg), he keeps the net secure for his team, Celtic, whilst sporting the jersey number 29.
This Scottish Guardian's market value currently hovers around a reasonable £170k according to Transfermarkt. As of now, he remains bound to Celtic by contract until 31 May 2026, slightly over a year from the current date.
Let's explore Bain's journey through senior football thus far. He commenced his career with Aberdeen, moving to League Two team, Elgin City, in August 2010. He made a solid 11 first team appearances during his season at Elgin. Following this stint, he moved on to League One side, Alloa Athletic, in July 2011 where he earned his stripes through regular appearances.
In July 2014, Bain transferred from Alloa Athletic to Dundee in the Premiership, where he consistently proved his value on the pitch with numerous first-team appearances. His time there, however, was punctuated by a short loan spell at Hibernian before another loan transfer materialised — a move to Celtic in January 2018.
Bain's stint at Celtic was more than a mere dalliance. After seven league appearances in his debut season, he excelled the following year with a substantial 20 appearances. There was slight variation in his subsequent playing time, however, notably with a drop to just two appearances in the 2019-2020 season, before peaking at 18 in the 2020-2021 term. His appearances subsequently dwindled, though, with just two and one appearances in the subsequent two seasons, respectively, before finally no appearances in the current season.
Despite these fluctuations, Bain secured a permanent transfer to Celtic in July 2018. The following season again saw Bain make an impressive 20 appearances for the Scottish Giants. Unfortunately, his time on the pitch subsequently declined, with the goalkeeper making just three appearances in the 2023-2024 season, and none in the current season, thus far.
Scott Bain's time at Celtic can be described as a series of highs and lows, as reflected in his changing number of appearances. Nonetheless, he remains an integral part of the team, contributing significantly to their successes. His journey continues…
