Maradona Junior: 'If my father was God at Napoli, then McTominay is Jesus'
Diego Armando Maradona Jr. has bestowed immense praise upon Scott McTominay, declaring the midfielder the most impactful Napoli player since his legendary father. He dramatically stated, "If Diego was God, then Scott is Jesus."
Since joining Napoli from Manchester United in 2024, McTominay has made a significant mark, earning a spot in the Ballon d’Or rankings and being named Serie A Player of the Year. He has continued his stellar form into the current season, contributing 11 goals and four assists across 36 competitive matches.
McTominay Garners High Praise from Maradona Junior
This extraordinary comparison came after McTominay's crucial goal secured a 1-0 victory over Cagliari on Friday. Speaking on Televomero, Maradona Jr. asserted, "After my father, McTominay is the most decisive player in the history of Napoli." He further elaborated, "We had God at Napoli in the form of Diego, but for me, McTominay is Jesus. He is an absolutely fundamental player."
Maradona's status as a club legend is undeniable; his name now adorns the Stadio San Paolo, which was renamed in his honor mere hours after his passing in November 2020. Despite his relatively short tenure at Napoli from 1984 to 1992, it marked the most triumphant period in the club's history, during which they secured two Serie A titles, a Coppa Italia, a UEFA Cup, and an Italian Supercup.
To this day, murals depicting Maradona grace the walls of Naples, serving as a pilgrimage site for football enthusiasts globally.
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