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McTominay gets Maradona statue to honour legendary Napoli No 10
TL;DR
Scott McTominay has commissioned a replica of the Diego Maradona statue for his garden, inspired by the original statue at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Fellow player Billy Gilmour has expressed interest in getting one as well.
Key points
- Scott McTominay commissioned a Maradona statue replica.
- The original statue is located at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
- Players touch the statue for good luck before matches.
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McTominay gets Maradona statue to honour legendary Napoli No 10
Napoli star Scott McTominay is so fond of the bronze Diego Armando Maradona statue in the stadium that he commissioned a replica for his garden, and now Billy Gilmour wants one too.
The statue stands in the tunnel of the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, and the players touch his foot for good luck before walking out onto the pitch in Naples.
Maradona inspiration for McTominay
PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 12: Scott McTominay of Napoli SSC reacts during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and SSC Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 12, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
Walking past it so many times inspired Napoli midfielder McTominay to the degree that he decided to get a replica made for his garden.
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He showed it off proudly, and Sky Sport Italia claim that his Napoli and Scotland teammate Gilmour was so impressed that he asked the artist to make one for his home too.
Q&A
Why did Scott McTominay commission a Maradona statue?
Scott McTominay commissioned the Maradona statue as a tribute to the legendary player, reflecting his admiration for Maradona's legacy.
Where is the original Maradona statue located?
The original Maradona statue is located in the tunnel of the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples.
What do players do with the Maradona statue before matches?
Players touch the foot of the Maradona statue for good luck before walking out onto the pitch.
