Former Manchester United star Scott McTominay has now joined an exclusive club in Italy that includes legends Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo.
McTominay left his boyhood club in 2024 in a £25 million move to Antonio Conte's Napoli.
The Scotsman enjoyed a hugely successful debut season in Serie A, scoring 12 league goals as Napoli lifted the title.
On the final day of the campaign, with Napoli needing a victory to clinch the league, McTominay stepped up, opening the scoring with a stunning bicycle kick.
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His impact was recognised as he was later crowned the Serie A's Most Valuable Player of the season.
His form was also recognised in this year's Ballon d'Or rankings, as he finished 18th, ahead of stars including Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland and Declan Rice.
Now, McTominay has added another accolade to his growing list after he was named Serie A's Player of the Year on Monday evening.
It places him alongside an illustrious group of previous winners, with the likes of Ronaldo and Zidane among those to have won the honour.
Speaking at the ceremony in Milan, McTominay revealed just how happy he is to have made the switch to Naples.
He said: “It’s sensational, it’s incredible to be here and win this award.
“Thank you to everyone, the team, the staff, and my teammates.
“My bond with Napoli is special, there are so many special places here.
“Coming to Napoli was an easy choice, I came to the right place.”
McTominay also earned a place in the Serie A Team of the Season, alongside Manchester City summer signing Tijjani Reijnders and former Everton striker Moise Kean.
His strong form has continued on the international stage as well.
He opened the scoring in Scotland's crucial 4-2 victory over Denmark with another acrobatic bicycle kick, ensuring the Tartan Army qualified for their first World Cup since 1998.
So far this season, McTominay has scored five goals in 17 games for Napoli, with Conte's side currently level on points with league leaders Inter.
Although United fans were not overwhelming opposed to McTominay's departure, then-manager Erik ten Hag was reluctant to let him leave.
He said: "He was so important for our team. He was at Manchester United for over 22 years.
"But unfortunately, it’s the rules. You have to discuss the rules to do sales, and obviously homegrown players, academy players, bring more value.
"It’s not the right thing to do but, for everyone, for all parties, it’s a good deal. For Scott, he is happy with it.
"Of course, for Napoli. [They are getting] a very good player. But also for us [it’s a good deal too]."
Topics: Scott Mctominay, Napoli, Serie A, Football, Manchester United, Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo
James Taylor