How McTominay stats changed in new Napoli role | OneFootball

Scott McTominay has been playing as a left winger for Napoli so far this season, collecting more shots on target than in 2024-25 but with fewer successful dribbles and ball recoveries.

McTominay had to slightly change his role on the pitch at Napoli following the arrival of Kevin De Bruyne at the Stadio Maradona.

The Scotland international mostly played as a central midfielder last term, even if, moving towards the left side of the pitch, he often overlapped with the left winger and left-back.

New Napoli role for McTominay

SASSUOLO, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Kevin De Bruyne of Napoli and teammate Scott McTominay pose for a photo at full-time following their victory in the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and SSC Napoli at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on August 23, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

This season, on the other hand, he’s been predominantly used as a left winger or left midfielder, changing the type of contribution to the team.

Several Italian media, including Sky Sport and Calciomercato.com, argue that McTominay has been less effective this season, even if his goal contributions in the opening five league games are exactly the same as a year ago, two (one goal and one assist).

Sky Sport has also made a comparison between other McTominay stats, such as shots on target, successful dribbles and ball recoveries. Below is a full breakdown of McTominay’s stats in Serie A this season, showing a bigger attacking threat, but fewer interceptions and ball recoveries.

McTominay’s Serie A stats in 2024-25 and 2025-26 (opening five games)

FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Sam Beukema of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring a goal with Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SSC Napoli at Artemio Franchi on September 13, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Total shots 2024-25: 11 2025-26: 13

Shots on target 2024-25: 3 2025-26: 6

Touches inside the opposition box 2024-25: 17 2025-26: 21

Successful dribbles 2024-25: 4 2025-26: 3

Possession won 2024-25: 23 2025-26: 17

Interceptions 2024-25: 5 2025-26: 3

Succesful passes 2024-25: 94 2025-26: 130