Scott McTominay continues to make waves in Serie A, scoring twice in Napoli’s recent 2-0 victory over Torino. His performance has helped propel the team back to the top of the league table with just four matches remaining in the season. The Scottish midfielder’s impact has been so significant that Italian media outlets are now drawing comparisons between him and some of the most memorable midfielders in Serie A history.

McTominay has now netted 11 goals in the 2024-25 Serie A season, with an additional goal in the Coppa Italia bringing his total to 12. This goal tally marks the highest number of goals scored by a Scottish player in a single Serie A season since Denis Law’s feat with Torino over six decades ago. The 28-year-old is now just one goal behind Napoli’s top scorer, Romelu Lukaku, who has 12 goals and 10 assists in the league this season.

Comparisons to Vidal and Matthäus

La Gazzetta dello Sport has drawn parallels between McTominay and two legendary midfielders: Arturo Vidal and Lothar Matthäus. The comparison to Vidal stems from similarities in their career trajectories, both arriving in Serie A from foreign leagues and thriving under tactical adjustments made to maximize their potential.

Like Vidal under Antonio Conte at Juventus, McTominay has benefited from formation changes at Napoli, resulting in an impressive goal return. Vidal’s goal-scoring record improved over his first three seasons at Juventus, starting with 7 goals, then 10, and finally 11.

The comparison to Matthäus is based on McTominay’s goal-scoring ability from midfield and his versatility in playing various roles across the midfield. Like the German captain, McTominay has shown adaptability and a knack for finding the back of the net from midfield positions.

As the season nears its conclusion, all eyes will be on McTominay to see if he can continue his impressive form and help Napoli secure the Serie A title.