Energetic Scottish midfielder whose determination and goalscoring ability from deep made him a homegrown favourite at Manchester United.
Scott Francis McTominay was born in Lancaster, England on 8 December 1996 and qualifies for Scotland through his father. He joined Manchester United's academy at age five and made his first-team debut under José Mourinho in 2017. Despite not being tipped for stardom, his physicality, energy and improving goalscoring ability earned him a regular place. He scored crucial goals including a brace against Leeds United and a last-minute winner against Brentford. He won the League Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024 with United. In 2024, he moved to Napoli in Serie A for £25.7 million. Internationally, he has become a key player for Scotland, earning over 50 caps and scoring regularly.
Versatile midfielder who can play multiple positions effectively
Born in Lancaster, England, he qualifies for Scotland through his father and chose to represent Scotland over England at international level.
Did You Know?How They Played
Box-to-box midfielder with strong aerial ability and physical presence
Lasting Impact
McTominay represents the modern academy graduate who has successfully transitioned from youth football to become an established international player.
Career Honours
- League Cup 2023
- FA Cup 2024
- Europa League 2017
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 2017–2024 | — | 256 | 19 | #39 |
| Napoli | 2024–2025 | €30m | 30 | 6 | #7 |
 Scotland | — | — | 54 | 10 | — |