How McTominay became a Ballon d'Or nominee
Published: 8/7/2025

Scott McTominay, the Scottish midfielder who moved from Manchester United to Napoli for £25.7m has been nominated for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award after a remarkable season in Serie A. With 12 league goals, McTominay was pivotal in helping Napoli secure the league title and was named Serie A's MVP. His journey from being considered "solid but unspectacular" at United to being among the top 30 footballers globally highlights his exceptional rise in the football world.