Irish defender Liam Scales, born on 8th August 1998, is known for his fortitude on the football pitch. Currently plying his trade as a central defender for Celtic Football Club, Scales stands tall at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88m) and weighs approximately 13 stones 5 lbs (85kg). Donning the number 5 jersey, he's a vital cog in the wheel for the 'Hoops'.
As of now, his market value hovers around £3.5m, as per data from Transfermarkt, a recognised platform for football statistics and transfer information.
Scales began his professional football journey with the University College Dublin (UCD) Football Club in January 2017. Although the transfer fee remains undisclosed, Scales' on-pitch contributions were transparent, making a solid 30 first-team appearances and scoring one goal in his debut season of 2019.
In January 2020, Scales transferred to Shamrock Rovers, one of Ireland's premier division clubs. During the 2020 and 2021 seasons, he made a total of 39 first-team appearances and netted two goals.
The year 2021 marked a change of scenery for Scales as he transferred to Celtic, a club renowned in Scotland's footballing circuits. While the fee for this transfer remains undisclosed, the 2021/22 season saw Scales produce commendable performances with five first-team appearances and one goal. Subsequent seasons saw Scales enhance his reputation as a dependable defender for Celtic, with considerable contributions in each season.
In an interesting stint during the 2022/23 season, Scales was loaned to another Scottish Premiership club, Aberdeen. Here, he made 31 first-team appearances and scored one goal, before returning to Celtic at the conclusion of his loan period.
Scales' tenure at Celtic from season 2023 onwards has witnessed consistent displays of his skill and mettle. He has been a regular in the playing eleven, with noteworthy performances in each season and important contributions to the team's success.
Scales' intrepid sporting journey includes participation in high-profile tournaments such as the Champions League, League Cup, World Cup Qualifiers, Euro Qualifiers, Nations League, and Europa League. Whether it's for Celtic or the Republic of Ireland national team, Scales has approached each game with the same unwavering dedication and has been an impactful presence on the pitch.
