Liam Scales

Scales was a Republic of Ireland under-21 international, winning six caps. He was called up to the Republic of Ireland senior team for the first time on 3 September 2021 alongside Alan Browne and Callum Robinson for the games against Azerbaijan and Serbia, with the trio replacing the injured Dara O'Shea, Nathan Collins and Shane Long. On 19 September 2022, Scales was called up again for UEFA Nations League group matches against Scotland and Armenia after Andrew Omobamidele was ruled out due a groin injury. He was recalled by Ireland in October 2023. On 13 October 2023, he made his senior international debut for the Republic of Ireland in a 2–0 defeat at against Greece at the Aviva Stadium. Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny revealed on 7 November 2023 that Scales would be called up again as part of the squad to play against The Netherlands and New Zealand. On 10 October 2024, Scales scored his first goal for the Republic of Ireland, an equalising header against Finland, in a match that ended in a 2–1 win to the Republic of Ireland. On 16 November 2025, Scales provided the headed assist for the third Republic of Ireland goal against Hungary, which was scored by Troy Parrott in second-half added time. The match ended in a 3–2 win to the Republic of Ireland and they advanced to the playoff stage of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.

Early career

Scales began his career with Arklow Town before signing for UCD in 2015. He made his League of Ireland debut on 8 July 2016 and made over 100 appearances for the club, winning the Collingwood Cup as well as the League of Ireland First Division title in 2018. He was described as "a key player for UCD as they won the First Division title". Scales was voted by his fellow League of Ireland First Division players into the PFAI First Division Team of the Year for 2018. In 2019 he underwent trials at English clubs Manchester City and Bristol Rovers, with him seeming to be set to sign for the latter before the deal fell through.

Shamrock Rovers

He moved to Shamrock Rovers for the 2020 season, and "played a significant part in their league success". He also made seven appearances for the club in European competitions, scoring once, and getting sent off on his European debut. In July 2021 he was described as "the hottest property in the League of Ireland" and linked with a transfer away from the club. On 26 November 2021, he was named in the PFAI Team of the Year for 2021, as voted by his fellow players.

Celtic

After 51 appearances for Shamrock Rovers, Scales signed a four-year contract with Scottish club Celtic in August 2021. On 23 September 2021, he made his debut for Celtic in a 3–0 win over Raith Rovers in the Scottish League Cup at Celtic Park. Scales made his league debut on 5 December 2021, coming on as a substitute to score the third…

As of match played 20 September 2026

International

As of match played 5 June 2026

Scores and results list the Republic of Ireland's goal tally first.

Born in Wicklow, Scales is from Barndarrig, County Wicklow. His father is from London. He studied Irish and geography at University College Dublin. He is a fluent Irish speaker. Scales is close friends with fellow professional footballer Daire O'Connor, with the pair growing up together since the age of 5 and playing together at UCD, before Scales was O'Connor's best man at his wedding.