Napoli's Scott McTominay Named Best Player in Serie A

Scott McTominay wins Serie A player of the year

Scott McTominay wins Serie A Player of the Year award after impressive debut season with Napoli.

“My bond with Napoli is special; there are so many special places here...”

Scott McTominay has been crowned Serie A Player of the Year after an incredible debut season with Napoli. The Scottish midfielder played a pivotal role in Napoli's league title win, scoring 13 goals and providing six assists across all competitions under Antonio Conte's guidance.

McTominay's impressive performances earned him a spot in the Serie A Team of the Season, and he's the first Scottish player to receive this prestigious award. His success in Italy is a far cry from his time at Manchester United, where he struggled for form and minutes. Napoli manager Antonio Conte attributes McTominay's success to his defined role and set of responsibilities at the club.

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🏆 Italian Footballers' Association awards

Player of the Year: Scott McTominay 👏👏👏💙 pic.twitter.com/plGnGG49bc

— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) December 1, 2025

In his acceptance speech, McTominay said, “Coming to Napoli was an easy choice, I came to the right place.” He praised his teammates and the staff, saying, “My bond with Napoli is special; there are so many special places here.”

McTominay gapped, “My bond with Napoli is special; there are so many special places here.” The Scot's beaming face said it all as he lifted the award, clearly loving life in Italy.

“Coming to Napoli was an easy choice. I came to the right place. It’s sensational, it’s incredible to be here and win this award. Thank you to everyone, the team, the staff, and my teammates. My bond with Napoli is special; there are so many special places here.” 

Scott McTominay is set to feature in Napoli's Coppa Italia clash with Cagliari on Wednesday night. His £25 million move to Italy is looking like a steal for the Serie A side, given his impressive performances this season. Napoli is currently fighting for the title, and McTominay's contributions will be crucial in their quest