Scott McTominay has proven himself on the big stage with Manchester United and Scotland and now hopes to make an impact at Napoli.

Scott McTominay is a central midfielder for Serie A side Napoli as well as the Scotland national team.

McTominay graduated from Manchester United's academy, making his debut in 2017 before making his first international appearance a year later.

He became became a regular in the United squad, amassing 255 appearances and wiining the FA Cup and EFL Cup.

On transfer deadline day in August 2024, McTominay completed a £25.4m switch to Italian side Napoli.

McTominay has made over 50 appearances for Scotland and was part of squads for the Euro 2020 and 2024.

 

Youth beginnings to first team breakthrough

From the age of five, McTominay has been a part of Manchester United's academy, signing his first professional contract in 2013.

The midfielder played in the under-18s through to the under-21s before becoming a regular in the academy side.

In May 2017, McTominay made his Premier League debut, appearing as a substitute in a 2-0 loss to Arsenal. In the same season, he started Manchester United's final game of the season, helping secure a 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace.

The following season he became a regular feature within the Man United squad.

In September 2017, McTominay made his first appearance of the season, in a 4-1 EFL Cup win over Burton Albion.

The midfielder made his European debut against Benfica in the Champions League, helping his side see out a 1-0 victory. Two days after his European appearance, McTominay signed a contract extension which would keep him at the club until 2021.

 

First team Manchester United regular

During the 2018/19 season, McTominay started to make a name for himself, with pundits highlighting his performances. It helped earn him a contract extension until 2023.

McTominay had a huge impact on Manchester United's Champions League campaign that season, producing standout performances in games against Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona.

The midfielder scored his first goal for the side in a 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers and would add another in a 1-1 draw with Huddersfield.

During the following 2019/20 season, McTominay scored his first Old Trafford goal in a 1-1 draw with Arsenal. He added to his goal tally at Norwich and at home to Brighton.

However, his season was marred by a knee ligament injury, with the midfielder missing two months of the campaign.

After returning from injury, McTominay netted against Club Brugge in the last 32 of the Europa League. The Scotsman would also go on to score another Premier League goal, this time against Manchester City, with his 40-yarder completing a 2-0 win.

In the 2020/21 season, the Scotsman beat his goal tally from the previous campaign, scoring seven overall, as well as helping his side reach a Europa League final and finishing second in the league to rivals Manchester City.

McTominay scored his first brace that season, bagging two against Leeds United in the space of three minutes.

In January, McTominay wore the Manchester United captain's armband for the first time in an FA Cup fixture against Watford. The midfielder would go on to score the only goal to send his through to the next round..

McTominay continued to become a regular member of the first team side and amassed 255 appearances for the club. He also lifted the 2023 Carabao Cup and the 2024 FA Cup while at the club.

On the August 2024 transfer deadline day, McTominay joined Serie A side Napoli in a deal worth 30million euros (£25.4m).

United's head coach Erik Ten Hag admitted McTominay’s switch presented mixed feelings, but believed the transfer was necessary according to financial rules.

“It’s a little bit mixed, I’m very happy for him,” Ten Hag said.

“It’s also (a good deal) for us, but it is mixed because I wouldn’t prefer to lose him because he’s Manchester United in everything.

“He was so important for our team, for Manchester United, but unfortunately it’s the rules.

“We have to discuss the rules, when you have to sell and obviously homegrown and academy players bring more value, that’s not the right thing to do.

“But I think for everyone, for all parts it’s a good deal, for Scott he’s happy with it, for Napoli a very good player, but also for us.”

 

International career

Although McTominay was born in England, he has Scottish ancestry through his father, Frank, who was born in Helensburgh.

After England showed no interest, Alex McLeish called McTominay up for his senior international debut, with him appearing against Costa Rica in March 2018. He made his first competitive appearance for Scotland in September 2018 during a 2-0 win against Albania.

McTominay was a member of Scotland's squad for Euro 2020 - the country's first international competition since 1998 - and their Euro 2024 campaign.

 

Net worth

Scott McTominay's net worth is believed to be £4.5million.