Scott McTominay Nominated for Ballon d'Or

Scott McTominay, a 28-year-old midfielder from Scotland, has been nominated for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award, alongside superstars like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jnr. The Napoli and Scotland star's 12 goals in Napoli's title success earned him the title of King of Naples and the nickname "McFratm" from fans. This nomination marks McTominay's first time being shortlisted for the honour, following in the footsteps of Ally McCoist, who was nominated in 1987. McTominay is not the only Scotland international in the running, as Caroline Weir, currently playing for Real Madrid, is a nominee for the women's award.

Key Takeaways:

• Scott McTominay is the first Scottish man to be shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or since Ally McCoist in 1987.
• McTominay's 12 goals in Napoli's title success earned him the title of King of Naples and the nickname "McFratm".
• McTominay is not the only Scotland international in the running, as Caroline Weir is a nominee for the women's award.
• 30 players have been shortlisted for the men's Ballon d'Or award, while 30 players have been shortlisted for the women's award.
• The men's nominees include superstars such as Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jnr, and Erling Haaland.
• The women's nominees include Aitana Bonmati, Lucy Bronze, and Marta.

Statistics:

• 30 players have been shortlisted for the men's Ballon d'Or award.
• 30 players have been shortlisted for the women's Ballon d'Or award.
• 12 goals was the number of goals Scorched McTominay in Napoli's title success.
• McTominay is the first Scottish man to be shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or in 35 years.
• Caroline Weir, a Scotland international, is a nominee for the women's award.

Sources:

• [Scott McTominay Nominated for Ballon d'Or, "CAPTION(S): GOLDEN BOY McTominay is up for Ballon d'Or IN AWARD RUNNING Weir"]

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