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Kian Scales
Personal information
Full name Kian Scales[1]
Date of birth (2001-11-09) 9 November 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth Leeds, England
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Buxton
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)
2023–2026 Scunthorpe United 107 (6)
2026 → Radcliffe (loan) 16 (1)
2026– Buxton 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:07, 22 March 2026 (UTC)

Kian Scales (born 9 November 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Buxton.

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

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Bradford City

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Born in Leeds,[2] Scales began his career playing for the Bradford City youth team,[3] joining at the age of 12 or 13.[4] In March 2020 he moved on loan to Bradford (Park Avenue).[5][6] He turned professional in July 2020, signing a one-year contract.[7]

He made his senior debut for Bradford City on 8 September 2020, in the EFL Trophy.[8][9] 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.[10]

After impressing new managers Mark Trueman and Connor Sellars, on 23 March 2021 Scales made his second league start for the club.[11] He scored his first senior goal on 27 March 2021.[12] The goal was later voted as the club's Goal of the Month for March 2021 by fans.[13]

In April 2021 Sellars said he was happy for young players like Scales and Finn Cousin-Dawson to be playing regular first team football.[14]

On 12 May 2021 he was one of four players offered a new contract by Bradford City.[15][16] On 16 June 2021 he signed a new two-year contract with the club.[4][17] In July 2021 he spoke about learning from teammates ahead of the new season.[18]

He was made available for loan to National League clubs in September 2021.[19] He moved on loan to Farsley Celtic in November 2021.[20] After returning from his loan in January 2022, he was made available for loan again.[21]

Ahead of the 2022–23 season he said he was looking forward to more game time, whether with Bradford City or out on loan.[22] He re-joined Farsley Celtic on loan in August 2022.[23] He said he thought his time in non-league would toughen him up for a return to Bradford City.[24] In January 2023 his loan was extended until the end of February,[25] and in February the loan was extended until the end of the season.[26]

Scunthorpe United

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In May 2023 it was announced that he would leave Bradford City when his contract expired on 30 June,[27] and in June it was announced he would sign for Scunthorpe United.[28]

On 6 January 2026, Scales joined National League North side Radcliffe on an initial one-month loan.[29] On 8 May 2026, Scunthorpe announced the player would be leaving in the summer when his contract expired.[30]

Buxton

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He signed for Buxton in June 2026.[31]

Career statistics

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As of 9 May 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bradford City 2019–20[32] League Two 0000000000
2020–21[33] League Two 20100003[a]0231
2021–22[34] League Two 2000002[a]040
2022–23[35] League Two 0000000000
Total 221000050271
Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan) 2019–20[36] National League North 0000000000
Farsley Celtic (loan) 2021–22[36] National League North 5000001[b]060
Farsley Celtic (loan) 2022–23[36] National League North 42300004[b]2465
Scunthorpe United 2023–24[36] National League North 44100002[b]0461
Career total 113500001221257
  1. 1 2 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. 1 2 3 Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy.

Honours

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Scunthorpe United

References

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  1. ↑ "Notification of shirt numbers: Bradford City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 11. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  2. ↑ "Kian Scales » Profile". www.worldfootball.net. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  3. ↑ "SCALES HAILS 'GREAT' CUP RUN". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  4. 1 2 "Scales ready to hit new heights as he signs two-year deal". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  5. ↑ @officialbantams (16 March 2020). "📰 NEWS" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. ↑ Tonge, Jake (16 March 2020). "Bradford City confirm player's temporary departure from Valley Parade | Football League World". footballleagueworld.co.uk.
  7. ↑ "Bradford City confirm one-year deals for four talented teenagers". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  8. ↑ "REPORT: Rookie Bantams stand up to Donny test in EFL Trophy". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  9. ↑ "Young Bantams please McCall after matching Doncaster in EFL Trophy". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  10. ↑ ""We want to be more than just a squad number": Scales issues rallying call for Bantams teens". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  11. ↑ "TEAM NEWS: Scales handed shock start as City make two changes". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  12. ↑ "Scales hits new heights for City as he discusses breakthrough performance". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  13. ↑ "GOAL OF THE MONTH: Scales soars to victory with Colchester cracker". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  14. ↑ "Why teenage talents deserve the plaudits for Bradford City progress". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  15. ↑ "NINE BANTAMS TO DEPART". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.[permanent dead link]
  16. ↑ "City wave goodbye to nine - including long-serving defensive duo". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  17. ↑ "TWO MORE YEARS FOR SCALES". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.[permanent dead link]
  18. ↑ "Scales keen to pick up the pieces to make himself a better player for Bradford City". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  19. ↑ "Why time away from Bradford City can help young trio develop". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  20. ↑ "Bantams midfielder Scales makes loan move to Farsley". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  21. ↑ "Adams on Bradford City's plans for Staunton and Scales as Sikora departs". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  22. ↑ "Young City midfielder hoping to tip the Scales back in his favour again". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  23. ↑ "Bantams youngster Scales joins Farsley Celtic on loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  24. ↑ "Bradford City youngster Scales confident of making the grade in EFL". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  25. ↑ "City prospect Scales staying put to help Farsley climb clear of danger". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  26. ↑ "Young City duo extend their National League North loan spells". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  27. ↑ "Bradford City announce their retained list for next season". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 25 May 2023.
  28. ↑ ""It's a bit like Bradford City in League Two - they shouldn't be down there"". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 15 June 2023.
  29. ↑ "Kian Scales joins on loan". radcliffefc.com. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  30. ↑ "Scunthorpe United: Captain Andrew Boyce heads list of six departures". BBC Sport. 8 May 2026. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
  31. ↑ "One In And One Out". Buxton FC. 19 June 2026.
  32. ↑ "Games played by Kian Scales in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  33. ↑ "Games played by Kian Scales in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  34. ↑ "Games played by Kian Scales in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  35. ↑ "Games played by Kian Scales in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  36. 1 2 3 4 Kian Scales at Soccerway. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  37. ↑ "Scunthorpe United 2–1 Chester FC: The Iron gain promotion to the National League". BBC Sport. 18 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
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