Kian Scales
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kian Scales[1] | ||
Date of birth | 9 November 2001 | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Scunthorpe United | ||
Number | 20 | ||
Youth career | |||
2014–2020 | Bradford City | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020–2023 | Bradford City | 22 | (1) |
2020 | → Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan) | 0 | (0) |
2021–2022 | → Farsley Celtic (loan) | 5 | (0) |
2022–2023 | → Farsley Celtic (loan) | 42 | (3) |
2023– | Scunthorpe United | 44 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:42, 9 May 2024 (UTC) |
Kian Scales (born 9 November 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scunthorpe United.
Scales began his career with Bradford City, and spent time on loan at Bradford (Park Avenue) and Farsley Celtic, before signing for Scunthorpe United.
Career
[edit]Scales began his career playing for the Bradford City youth team,[2] joining at the age of 12 or 13.[3] In March 2020 he moved on loan to Bradford (Park Avenue).[4][5] He turned professional in July 2020, signing a one-year contract.[6]
He made his senior debut for Bradford City on 8 September 2020, in the EFL Trophy.[7][8] In early December 2020 he spoke about his recent run of first-team action, and the trust placed in City's young players by manager Stuart McCall.[9]
After impressing new managers Mark Trueman and Connor Sellars, on 23 March 2021 Scales made his second league start for the club.[10] He scored his first senior goal on 27 March 2021.[11] The goal was later voted as the club's Goal of the Month for March 2021 by fans.[12]
In April 2021 Sellars said he was happy for young players like Scales and Finn Cousin-Dawson to be playing regular first team football.[13]
On 12 May 2021 he was one of four players offered a new contract by Bradford City.[14][15] On 16 June 2021 he signed a new two-year contract with the club.[3][16] In July 2021 he spoke about learning from teammates ahead of the new season.[17]
He was made available for loan to National League clubs in September 2021.[18] He moved on loan to Farsley Celtic in November 2021.[19] After returning from his loan in January 2022, he was made available for loan again.[20]
Ahead of the 2022–23 season he said he was looking forward to more game time, whether with Bradford City or out on loan.[21] He re-joined Farsley Celtic on loan in August 2022.[22] He said he thought his time in non-league would toughen him up for a return to Bradford City.[23] In January 2023 his loan was extended until the end of February,[24] and in February the loan was extended until the end of the season.[25]
In May 2023 it was announced that he would leave Bradford City when his contract expired on 30 June,[26] and in June it was announced he would sign for Scunthorpe United.[27]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 9 May 2024
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Bradford City | 2019–20[28] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020–21[29] | League Two | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 23 | 1 | |
2021–22[30] | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
2022–23[31] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 1 | ||
Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan) | 2019–20[32] | National League North | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Farsley Celtic (loan) | 2021–22[32] | National League North | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Farsley Celtic (loan) | 2022–23[32] | National League North | 42 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[b] | 2 | 46 | 5 |
Scunthorpe United | 2023–24[32] | National League North | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 46 | 1 |
Career total | 113 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 125 | 7 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Bradford City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 11. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "SCALES HAILS 'GREAT' CUP RUN". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
- ^ a b "Scales ready to hit new heights as he signs two-year deal". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ @officialbantams (16 March 2020). "📰 NEWS" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Tonge, Jake (16 March 2020). "Bradford City confirm player's temporary departure from Valley Parade | Football League World". footballleagueworld.co.uk.
- ^ "Bradford City confirm one-year deals for four talented teenagers". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "REPORT: Rookie Bantams stand up to Donny test in EFL Trophy". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Young Bantams please McCall after matching Doncaster in EFL Trophy". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ ""We want to be more than just a squad number": Scales issues rallying call for Bantams teens". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "TEAM NEWS: Scales handed shock start as City make two changes". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Scales hits new heights for City as he discusses breakthrough performance". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "GOAL OF THE MONTH: Scales soars to victory with Colchester cracker". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Why teenage talents deserve the plaudits for Bradford City progress". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "NINE BANTAMS TO DEPART". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
- ^ "City wave goodbye to nine - including long-serving defensive duo". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "TWO MORE YEARS FOR SCALES". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Scales keen to pick up the pieces to make himself a better player for Bradford City". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Why time away from Bradford City can help young trio develop". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Bantams midfielder Scales makes loan move to Farsley". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Adams on Bradford City's plans for Staunton and Scales as Sikora departs". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Young City midfielder hoping to tip the Scales back in his favour again". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Bantams youngster Scales joins Farsley Celtic on loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Bradford City youngster Scales confident of making the grade in EFL". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "City prospect Scales staying put to help Farsley climb clear of danger". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Young City duo extend their National League North loan spells". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Bradford City announce their retained list for next season". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 25 May 2023.
- ^ ""It's a bit like Bradford City in League Two - they shouldn't be down there"". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Kian Scales in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Kian Scales in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Kian Scales in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Kian Scales in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ a b c d Kian Scales at Soccerway. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- 2001 births
- Living people
- English men's footballers
- Men's association football midfielders
- Bradford City A.F.C. players
- Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. players
- Farsley Celtic F.C. players
- English Football League players
- National League (English football) players
- Scunthorpe United F.C. players
- English football midfielder, 2000s birth stubs