Scott McTominay Named Serie A Player of the Season

Scott McTominay, the Scottish midfielder for Napoli, was named Serie A Player of the Season for the 2024-25 campaign at the Gran Gala del Calcio awards ceremony in Milan on Monday evening. The 28-year-old, who joined Napoli from Manchester United for 25 million pounds last year, attended the event alongside his girlfriend, Cam Reading, where he also earned a spot in the league's Team of the Season.

McTominay's standout performances helped propel Napoli to the Scudetto title, their second in three years, as he contributed 12 goals and six assists in 34 league appearances. His emergence as a goal-scoring force from a deeper midfield role transformed him into a fan favorite in Naples, where supporters have embraced the former Manchester United player, who made 255 appearances and scored 29 goals during his decade at Old Trafford. On the international stage, McTominay sealed Scotland's World Cup qualification last month with a bicycle kick in a victory over Denmark.

At the ceremony, organized by the Italian Footballers' Association, McTominay accepted his award amid applause and stage sparklers. Dressed in a tailored tuxedo, he posed for photos with Reading, who wore a black dress....