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Scott McTominay Named Serie A Player of the Season After Title-Winning Bicycle Kick for Napoli

The former Manchester United midfielder capped a sensational debut season with 12 goals, six assists, and a decisive strike to secure Napoli's Scudetto victory.

Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v Cagliari - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - May 23, 2025 Napoli's Scott McTominay celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli
Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli fans gather to watch Napoli v Cagliari - Naples, Italy - May 23, 2025 Napoli fans celebrate their first goal scored by Scott McTominay as they watch the match in the Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples REUTERS/Yara Nardi
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Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v Cagliari - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - May 23, 2025 Napoli's Scott McTominay celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli

Overview

  • Napoli clinched the Serie A title with a 2-0 victory over Cagliari, finishing one point ahead of Inter Milan in a dramatic final-day showdown.
  • Scott McTominay scored the opening goal with a stunning bicycle kick, marking his 12th goal of the season and sparking celebrations across Naples.
  • Romelu Lukaku added Napoli's second goal, bringing his season tally to 14 goals and cementing his impact as a key summer signing.
  • McTominay's transition to a more attacking role under Antonio Conte proved pivotal, with the midfielder contributing 18 goal involvements in 34 league matches.
  • The 28-year-old was officially named Serie A Player of the Season, solidifying his transformation from a Manchester United cast-off to a Napoli talisman.