Scott McTominay has become a cult figure in Naples, powering Napoli’s Serie A title challenge with clutch goals, big-game moments, and fan-favorite status. These five plays defined his first season in Italy.
1. Pouncing at San Siro (May 23, 2025 – vs. Cagliari, 2–0)
What a way to wrap up a glorious season at Napoli. Politano whipped in a cross just before half-time, and McTominay met it with a stunning overhead kick. Banger. Scudetto sealed.
2. Pouncing at San Siro (Nov. 10, 2024 – vs. Inter Milan, 1–1 Draw)
In a top-of-the-table clash, McTominay scored in the 23rd minute with a gritty finish inside the box. It was a key moment that earned Napoli a crucial point and showed his emerging leadership.
Scott McTominay in a perfect position to open the scoring at the Giuseppe Meazza 🎯👀 pic.twitter.com/JcGoOnyCYJ
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) November 10, 2024
3. Sparking a Comeback in Udine (Dec. 15, 2024 – vs. Udinese, 3–1 Win)
Trailing at halftime, McTominay assisted Romelu Lukaku with a deft through ball just minutes after the restart. The comeback was on, and Napoli went on to score two more. McTominay’s pass turned the match.
🪢 Quell'asse McTominay —> Lukaku 🫠🫠🫠#UdineseNapoli pic.twitter.com/jdZLgVHQzu
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA) December 15, 2024
4. Brace vs. Empoli (Apr. 14, 2025 – vs. Empoli, 3–0 Win)
McTominay dominated this fixture with two goals—first a long-range effort, then a header off the bar. His brace kept Napoli in touching distance of Inter and put him in the record books for Scottish scorers in Italy.
The first of Scott McTominay's two goals in #NapoliEmpoli was a sweet strike from outside the area 🫡 pic.twitter.com/DGLu7Y6Jb4
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) April 15, 2025
5. Late Winner vs. Monza (Apr. 19, 2025 – vs. Monza, 1–0 Win)
In a tense game, McTominay rose at the back post in the 72nd minute to bury a header and secure three massive points. The goal went viral and reminded everyone why fans now call him “McFratm.”
GOLLLL SCOTT MCTOMINAY!! MONZA 0-1 NAPOLI
— Siaran Bola Live (@SiaranBolaLive) April 19, 2025
FULL TIME #SerieA
INTER 71 POINT (32 Games)
NAPOLI 71 POINT (33 Games)pic.twitter.com/Co9dsc1RPG
5. Double vs. Torino (Apr. 27, 2025 – vs. Torino, 2–0 Win)
McTominay’s brace pushed Napoli to the top of the table. A clinical early goal and a glancing volley before halftime sealed the victory, and may go down as the defining match of the title run.
🔵🏴 Scott McTominay strikes twice against Torino — taking his tally to 12 goals for Napoli this season! 🪄pic.twitter.com/RXvolHSn7T
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) April 28, 2025
These moments reflected McTominay’s evolution from a rotational Premier League player to Napoli’s spiritual engine. If the Scudetto is lifted, his fingerprints will be all over it.
