Napoli’s international star, Billy Gilmour, recently sat down with DAZN and, man, he didn’t hold back when building his ultimate midfielder. You know, the kind of player every team dreams of. While Gilmour pulled from a stacked list of legends like Xabi Alonso, Steven Gerrard, and Frank Lampard for characteristics, it was his pick for the “greatest aura” that really caught attention: his own Napoli and Scotland teammate, Scott McTominay.
The Brains and the Aura: Gilmour’s Midfield Blueprint
Gilmour’s ultimate midfielder blueprint is seriously legit. For sheer Football IQ, he went straight for Italy legend Andrea Pirlo, and honestly, who’s gonna argue with that? Pirlo’s vision was unmatched. But when it came to finding that intangible “aura,” that presence that commands the pitch, Gilmour didn’t even hesitate. He simply smiled and said, “McTominay.” That’s a massive shout-out from a teammate, especially when you consider the other big names Gilmour was weighing.
McTominay’s Climb: From Injuries to Impact
This endorsement comes at a pivotal time for the 25-year-old McTominay. He made the jump to Napoli from Brighton and Hove Albion in summer 2024 for €14.75m, a significant investment. However, his time in Italy has been a battle, with repeated injury problems sidelining him. He’s actively hoping this season is the one where he finally puts those struggles behind him. So far, he’s shown glimpses, making four appearances across Serie A and the Champions League, even bagging one goal. It’s early days, but with a teammate like Gilmour praising his “aura,” you know there’s a belief in what he brings to the pitch.
What’s next for McTominay is clear: stay healthy, keep building on those four appearances, and let that “greatest aura” shine through for Napoli. The team needs him, and it sounds like his teammates definitely know it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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