Napoli's Scott McTominay Set To Be Nominated For 2025 Ballon d'Or: Report
Scott McTominay is set for his first Ballon d'Or nomination after a stellar season with Napoli, contributing to their Serie A title win.
Napoli's midfield dynamo Scott McTominay is reportedly set to receive his first-ever Ballon d'Or nomination, following a sensational 2024/25 campaign in Italy.
According to Daily Mail and SportBible, if confirmed, McTominay will join a prestigious group of players vying for football's most coveted individual prize—a remarkable turnaround for a player whose move from Manchester United to Napoli last summer raised eyebrows across Europe.
At 28, McTominay made a bold leap by leaving his boyhood club, Manchester United, to sign a four-year contract with Napoli. What followed was nothing short of transformative.
Under the guidance of manager Antonio Conte, McTominay flourished, contributing 13 goals and six assists in 39 appearances across all competitions.
More significantly, his performances played a pivotal role in Napoli's historic Serie A title triumph—just the fourth in the club's long history. For his efforts, McTominay was named Serie A Player of the Year, quickly becoming a cult figure among fans in Campania.
Speaking to talkSPORT last month, McTominay was full of praise for the Napoli faithful:
'The supporters here are special. The passion they bring every week—home or away—is something I've never experienced before."
While McTominay's nomination has not been officially confirmed by France Football, the outlet responsible for organizing the Ballon d'Or, the 30-man shortlist is expected to be released in September ahead of the October ceremony in Paris.
The shortlist is compiled by France Football's editorial team, former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba, and a guest journalist. After the shortlist is finalized, votes are cast by international journalists from the top 100 FIFA-ranked nations, as well as national team coaches and captains.
Who's Favoured?
Ousmane Dembélé is currently the bookmakers' favourite after his instrumental role in PSG's Champions League triumph. Rising superstar Lamine Yamal is another strong contender following a breakout year at Barcelona, where he helped lead the Catalan giants to the La Liga title and a Champions League semi-final.
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