Liam Scales
Republic of IrelandPlayer traits
Bet365Match-by-match stats
Liam Scales 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Liam Scales has appeared in 37 Premiership matches this season, totalling 3,098 minutes at an average rating of 6.90. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 37 | 3,098 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 32 | 6.90 |
 Europa League | 9 | 810 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.88 |
 Champions League | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.39 |
| Total | 48 | 4,118 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 41 | 6.92 |
Premiership
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.09 | 49 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.40 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 33 |
| Shot accuracy | 23.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.26 | 47 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.03 | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Key passes | 15 | 0.40 | 43 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.32 | 44 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.12 | 63 |
Liam Scales has taken 13 shots with 3 on target (23% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 238 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Liam Scales has 3 assists and 15 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 282 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 72nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 2992 | 86.90 | 99 |
| Accurate passes | 2733 | 79.40 | 99 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Long balls won | 97 | 2.82 | 69 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.03 | 86 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.12 | 38 |
| Backward passes | 146 | 4.24 | 45 |
| Passes (final third) | 362 | 10.52 | 95 |
Liam Scales has completed 2733 of 2992 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 99th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.23 | 36 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.35 | 33 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 74 |
| Duels won | 208 | 6.04 | 75 |
| Aerials won | 153 | 4.44 | 90 |
| Touches | 3474 | 100.90 | 98 |
| Possession lost | 300 | 8.72 | 17 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.23 | 12 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 0.49 | 22 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.20 | 27 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 0.44 | 29 |
Liam Scales completes 8 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 208 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 32 | 0.93 | 6 |
| Tackles won | 22 | 0.64 | 15 |
| Interceptions | 39 | 1.13 | 56 |
| Clearances | 218 | 6.33 | 64 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 153 | 4.44 | 78 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 20 | 0.58 | 93 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.06 | 73 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Liam Scales makes 32 tackles and 39 interceptions , adding 218 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 97 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 40 | 1.16 | 69 |
| Yellow cards | 12 | 0.35 | 91 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 3.33 | n/a | 30 |
| Foul involvements | 57 | 1.66 | 39 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Liam Scales has committed 40 fouls and received 12 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly left center back (33 appearances), also at center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
defenders
Celtic squad
Jota
27 yrs#7
M. Balikwisha
25 yrs#10
C. Durán
24 yrs#11
H. Yang
24 yrs#13C. Osmand
20 yrs#19
S. Tounekti
24 yrs#23
D. Maeda
28 yrs#38
J. Forrest
35 yrs#49
J. Kenny
23 yrs
B. Nygren
25 yrs#8
L. McCowan28 yrs#14
A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
32 yrs#21
A. Engels22 yrs#27
P. Bernardo24 yrs#28
R. Hatate28 yrs#41
C. McGregor33 yrs#42
27 yrs
27 yrs
24 yrs
Republic of Ireland squad
29 yrs
C. Coventry26 yrs#6
M. Healy24 yrs#8
J. Patrick Molumby26 yrs#8
J. Moylan24 yrs#10
J. McGrath29 yrs#17A. Brennan19 yrs#19
J. Hodge23 yrs#26
K. Phillips24 yrs#88
K. Leavy24 yrsD. Devoy24 yrs
Liam Scales previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 3 | 209 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.72 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 3 | 185 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 26 | 1,999 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 27 | 7.60 |
| Champions League | 6 | 375 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5.94 |
 UEFA Nations League | 4 | 321 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7.07 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 3 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.97 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 34 | 2,995 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 51 | 7.44 |
| Champions League | 6 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 31 | 2,672 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 53 | 7.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 5 | 327 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 7.18 |
 Europa Conference League | 5 | 450 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1.24 |
| Europa League | 3 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4.35 |
| Champions League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Liam Scales
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Liam Scales has scored 3 assists across 37 appearances (34 starts), totalling 3098 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Liam Scales has attempted 13 shots with 3 on target, a 23% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Liam Scales has created 11 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 8 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (67% success rate). Liam Scales has contributed 15 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Liam Scales has registered 32 tackles (22 won), 39 interceptions, and 218 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 2733 from 2992 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Liam Scales has won 208 of 340 total duels.
Discipline
Liam Scales has received 12 yellow cards this season, committing 40 fouls and winning 17.
About Liam Scales
Liam Scales is a 27-year-old defender playing for Celtic in the Premiership, representing Republic of Ireland. Liam Scales is left-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 8 August 1998.
Most recent appearance
Liam Scales's most recent match was away at Canada on March 17th. Celtic drew 1-1. Liam Scales played 45 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Liam Scales and Celtic are next in action on March 4th against Dundee in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Celtic vs Dundee match preview.
Teammates at Celtic
Liam Scales currently plays alongside Colby Donovan, Sebastian Tounekti, Kieran Tierney, Reo Hatate, Camilo Durán, Adam Montgomery, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Benjamin Nygren, Auston Trusty, Dane Murray, James Forrest, Ross Doohan, Callum Osmand, Arne Engels, Viljami Sinisalo, Hyun-jun Yang, Jota, Callum McGregor, Liam Scales, Daizen Maeda, Johnny Kenny, Anthony Ralston, Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Luke McCowan, Alistair Johnston and Paulo Bernardo at Celtic.