Scott McTominay's Ballon d'Or Nomination Is No Surprise, Says Nevin
You might’ve heard the news—Scott McTominay has just been nominated for the prestigious Ballon d’Or, and according to BBC Sport, former Scotland winger Pat Nevin says it’s “not a shock” at all. And honestly, when you look at what McTominay has achieved over the past year, it really does make sense.
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So here’s the deal: after leaving Manchester United last summer, McTominay joined Napoli—and it turned out to be a game-changing move for him. He had an absolutely colossal season, scoring 12 goals in 34 Serie A games, and helped Napoli clinch the league title. Not only that, but he was also named Serie A Player of the Year, which is a massive recognition in itself.
Now here’s something really cool—this nomination makes McTominay the first Scottish player to be in the running for the Ballon d’Or since Ally McCoist back in 1987. That’s nearly four decades ago! He’s now among 30 elite players shortlisted for the award, and the winner will be announced on September 22nd.
Pat Nevin, speaking to BBC Scotland, was full of praise. He pointed out how McTominay’s move away from United allowed him to finally shine. At Old Trafford, he was often played out of position and didn’t really get the consistent support he needed. But at Napoli? He’s been trusted, played in his natural role, and allowed to thrive. Nevin described him as “absolutely colossal”—a word that perfectly sums up the impact McTominay’s had in Italy.
Of course, while it might be a long shot for McTominay to actually win the Ballon d’Or—especially when you’ve got clubs like PSG with nine players nominated—it’s still incredibly impressive that he’s in the conversation. It shows just how influential he’s been over the past season, particularly in a league as competitive as Serie A.
So while the final result remains to be seen, McTominay’s nomination isn’t just a personal achievement—it’s a proud moment for Scottish football. From being underutilized at Manchester United to becoming a Serie A icon, his journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Whether he wins or not, he’s already made a massive statement on the world stage.
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