Sam C confirms Scott McTominay’s first Ballon d'Or 2025 nomination

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·6 de agosto de 2025

Sam C confirms Scott McTominay’s first Ballon d'Or 2025 nomination

Ballon d'Or 2025: Sam C makes Scott McTominay’s nomination official

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British journalist Sam C has confirmed that Scottish international Scott McTominay, 28, has been officially nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, a first in his professional career, following a sensational season with Italian club Napoli.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Scott McTominay has been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, I understand. 28 years old. 48 games. 16 goals. Serie A champion with Napoli. His first ever nomination. From squad player to world elite. Congrats, Scott!
– miércoles, 6 de agosto de 2025

Sam C makes Scott McTominay’s nomination official

Sam C wrote on his Twitter (X) account:

“Scott McTominay nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or. 28 years old. 48 matches. 16 goals. Serie A champion with Napoli.First nomination. From bench player to a star among the world’s elite.”

During the past season, McTominay played 36 matches for Napoli, netting 13 goals and providing 6 assists, marking his best campaign since the start of his career.This nomination caps the journey of a player who began his career in Manchester, where he spent 22 years from childhood before joining Napoli last August in a £27.5 million transfer.With Napoli, McTominay has established himself as one of Europe’s top midfielders, showcasing remarkable development from squad player to key figure.