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Scott McTominay

Scott McTominay is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Napoli and the Scotland national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Scott McTominay is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Napoli and the Scotland national team. He came through Manchester United’s academy, made his senior debut in 2017, and joined Napoli in 2024. In his debut season in Italy, he helped Napoli win the Serie A title and was named the league’s Most Valuable Player.

Early life and youth career

Scott McTominay was born in Lancaster, England, and developed in Manchester United’s academy from a young age. He progressed through the club’s youth system before reaching the senior team.

Club career

McTominay made his Manchester United first-team debut in 2017 and later accumulated more than 250 appearances for the club. He signed for Napoli in 2024 and quickly became an important player for the Italian side.

International career

McTominay has represented Scotland at senior level since 2018. He has been a regular member of the national team in major qualifying campaigns and international tournaments.

Achievements and recognition

His club honours include the FA Cup and EFL Cup with Manchester United. At Napoli, he helped win the Serie A title and received the league’s Most Valuable Player award.

Key facts

  • McTominay joined Manchester United’s youth academy and made his senior debut for the club in May 2017.
  • He made more than 250 appearances for Manchester United and won the FA Cup and EFL Cup.
  • He transferred to Napoli in 2024 for a reported £25.7 million.
  • In his first season with Napoli, he became a key player in the club’s Serie A title win.
  • He was named Serie A’s Most Valuable Player in that title-winning season.
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Canadian context

Scott McTominay has no direct Canada-specific connection in the available sources, but he is familiar to Canadian soccer audiences through UEFA club competitions, international football coverage, and Serie A broadcasts.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Scott McTominay?
Scott McTominay is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Napoli and the Scotland national team.
Which clubs has Scott McTominay played for?
He developed at Manchester United and later joined Napoli in 2024.
When did Scott McTominay make his senior debut?
He made his Manchester United senior debut in May 2017.
What position does Scott McTominay play?
He is primarily a midfielder.
What major honour did he win with Napoli?
He helped Napoli win the Serie A title in his debut season with the club.
What individual award did he receive in Italy?
He was named Serie A’s Most Valuable Player after Napoli’s title-winning season.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_McTominay
    Supports: Manchester United youth and senior debut, appearances, FA Cup and EFL Cup, 2024 transfer to Napoli, Serie A MVP, Ballon d'Or nomination
  2. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c75d25rp0dyo
    Supports: Napoli impact, £25.7 million transfer fee, April scoring run, first Scottish player to win Serie A player of the month
  3. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/195851/scott-mctominay/overview
    Supports: Nationality, date of birth, Premier League appearances and goals for Manchester United
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/255850/scott-mctominay
    Supports: Current club Napoli, position midfielder, date of birth, nationality
  5. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_McTominay
    Supports: Full name, birthplace, nationality, Scotland senior international since 2018