Stephen Welsh, born on the 19th January 2000 in Scotland, is a robust central defender known for his performances with Celtic Football Club. Standing at 6ft 3in (1.91m), and a solid 12st 3lb (78kg), Welsh dons the number 57 jersey, his physical presence a welcome fixture in defence. In addition to his club obligations, Welsh has also turned out for the Scotland U21 national team.
At present, Stephen Welsh's market value is approximately £680k, a figure referenced by the football statistics resource, Transfermarkt.
Joining Celtic in the Premiership as a trainee in July 2017, young Welsh made an impression and played his debut first team league match in the 2019-2020 season. Since then, he has had a series of opportunities, marked by the 2020-2021 season when he made a commendable number of 16 appearances and even graced the score sheet. Recent statistics show a decrease in first-team appearances, and as of the 2025-2026 season, there have been no first-team outings for the defender thus far.
The path of Welsh's career has not been limited to Celtic alone. In August 2019, he was loaned out to Greenock Morton in the Championship, later returning to Celtic in January the following year. Even then, he spent a brief spell in Belgium with Mechelen in the Pro League in 2025 before his return to Celtic in June the same year. Shortly after his return, he found himself once again on loan in September 2025, this time with Motherwell in the Premiership, where he has put in 15 first team appearances in the current 2025-2026 season. However, he found himself back at Celtic once again in January 2026.
Overall, his progression as a footballer is marked by his resilience and determination; Welsh is a player willing to apply his trade where needed the most, unafraid of refreshing changes of scenery or varying challenges. His time at Celtic and off-loan has been a testament to his adaptability and dedication to the sport.
