Scott Francis McTominay was born on the 8th of December 1996, and he is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United and the Scotland national team.Information Guide Nigeria

Club career

Manchester United

Youth career

McTominay in 2017

A report by ESPN has it that Scott was associated with the Manchester United academy from the age of five after attending the club’s development centre in Preston. Having played as a centre-forward in the earlier years of his youth career, McTominay converted to a central midfield role under Warren Joyce. The young star signed his first professional contract in July 2013.Information Guide Nigeria

Statistics present it that Scott Francis McTominay made seven appearances for the Under-18s between 2013 and 2015, but struggled due to his small size. The midfielder missed most of the 2014–15 season due to injuries relating to growth and development issues, growing 14 inches within two years.Information Guide Nigeria

However, he struggled again during the 2015–16 season, making 11 appearances across the Under-19s and Under-21s, but commanded a place in the team the following season with three goals in 21 games prior to his senior call-up.Information Guide Nigeria

2016–17 season

Report from sportmole has it that on the 30th of April 2017, McTominay was named on the substitutes bench for a match against Swansea City in the Premier League. The midfielder made his first Premier League appearance on the 7th of May, coming on as a substitute against Arsenal, before starting Manchester United’s final Premier League match of the season on the 21st of May, a 2–0 win at home to Crystal Palace.Information Guide Nigeria

2018–19 season

And again, on the 21st of January 2019, McTominay signed a contract extension, keeping him at United until 2023, with the option of another year. He replaced the injured Nemanja Matić, his first start of real significance under the management of Ole Gunnar Solskjær was against Liverpool on the 24th of February. Scott McTominay was praised by pundits and reporters for his contributions in Champions League matches against Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona. The midfielder scored his first competitive goal for United on 2 April 2019 in what was his 41st appearance for the club as they lost 2–1 to Wolverhampton Wanderers.NYSC Portal

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Manchestereveningnews has it that on the 23rd of June 2020, McTominay signed a new contract with Manchester United set to keep him at the club until June 2025.

2020–21 season

On the 30th of September 2020, McTominay scored his first goal of the season as United won 3–0 against Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup. Scott, on the 20th of December 2020, scored his first league goals of the season, when he scored a brace inside 3 minutes in a 6–2 home win against Leeds United. It was reported that this was the first time in the history of the Premier League that a player had scored twice in the opening three minutes of a game.NYSC Portal

2021–22 season

On the 30th of December 2021, McTominay scored his first goal of the season when opened the scoring in a 3–1 win over Burnley. Again, McTominay on the 10th of January 2022, scored a goal against Aston Villa to help Manchester United advance into the fourth round of the 2021–22 FA Cup.NYSC Portal

International career

Eligibility

McTominay was born in England but has Scottish ancestry through his father coming from Helensburgh.[38] McTominay attended training camps with the Scottish youth sides. In November 2017, McTominay told Scottish Football Association performance director Malky Mackay that he wanted to concentrate on securing a place in the Manchester United first team.

The ESPN report claimed that speaking in February 2018, club manager José Mourinho suggested that new Scotland manager Alex McLeish should select McTominay “because it looks like England is missing him”. The midfielder pledged his future to Scotland and was selected in their squad for two friendlies in March. Manchester United academy coach Brian McClair explained “McLeish made a huge effort getting to Carrington to meet up with him because it was in the middle of the bad weather that we had.NYSC Portal

Debut

The report from ESPN has it that on the 23rd of March, McTominay was one of four players to be given their international debuts in McLeish’s first game in charge. The midfielder played the first 57 minutes in a 1–0 friendly defeat to Costa Rica before being replaced by Stuart Armstrong. Scott McTominay made his first competitive appearance for Scotland in September 2018, as a 79th-minute substitute for Callum McGregor in a 2–0 win against Albania.

Euro 2020

The same report still reported that for the international games played in September 2020, McTominay was used as a centre-back in a three-man defence. The Times commented that McTominay had the physique needed for the position, but had struggled to adapt to the role. The 25-year old continued in this role during the October 2020 internationals, and the Daily Record said that there were indications that his play had improved.NYSC Portal

2022 World Cup qualification

Scott McTominay scored his first international goal on the 9th of October 2021, an injury-time winner against Israel in a 2022 World Cup qualifier.

Scott McTominay’s net worth

The Dutch midfielder has not only surpassed odds in the field but also as far as his net worth is concerned. His net worth has been growing significantly, especially between 2020 and 2021. According to Net Worth Mask, he has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

Scott McTominay’s salary

The report from a Manchester United official site has it that his salary is alleged to be between $100,000 to $416,666.

Honours

Manchester United

FA Cup runner-up: 2017–18NYSC Portal

UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2020–21

Individual

UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: 2020–21

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