Key Takeaways:
- Scott McTominay was named Player of the Season 2024/25 at the Gran Gala del Calcio ceremony in Milan
- Inter featured prominently in the Team of the Season, with five players selected
- Antonio Conte was recognised as Coach of the Year, while Napoli secured the Team of the Year accolade
Individual Excellence Recognised in Milan
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay claimed the prestigious Player of the Season award for the 2024/25 Serie A campaign at the Gran Gala del Calcio. The Scottish international’s significant impact on Napoli’s title-winning campaign was honoured during the event, which took place in Milan.
Team of the Season: Inter Lead Selections
Inter enjoyed considerable representation in the Team of the Season, boasting five inclusions: Denzel Dumfries, Alessandro Bastoni, Federico Dimarco, Nicolò Barella, and Lautaro Martinez. Napoli contributed Scott McTominay and Amir Rrahmani to the best eleven. The lineup also featured two players who have departed Serie A, with Tijjani Reijnders having transferred from Milan to Manchester City and leading goal scorer Mateo Retegui moving from Atalanta to Al-Qadisiyah.
⚽️ Gran Galà del Calcio
🏆 Italian Footballers' Association awards
Player of the Year: Scott McTominay 👏👏👏💙 pic.twitter.com/plGnGG49bc
— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) December 1, 2025
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Mile Svilar | Roma |
| Right-back | Denzel Dumfries | Inter |
| Left-back | Federico Dimarco | Inter |
| Central Defender | Alessandro Bastoni | Inter |
| Central Defender | Amir Rrahmani | Napoli |
| Midfielder | Nicolò Barella | Inter |
| Midfielder | Scott McTominay | Napoli |
| Midfielder | Tijjani Reijnders | Milan |
| Forward | Lautaro Martinez | Inter |
| Forward | Moise Kean | Fiorentina |
| Forward | Mateo Retegui | Atalanta |
Awards for Coaching, Young Talent and Outstanding Goals
Antonio Conte was selected as Coach of the Year, while Napoli were presented with the Team of the Year trophy. Inter striker Francesco Pio Esposito, who spent the previous season on loan at Spezia, collected the Best Young Player award. In Serie B, Udinese defender Nicolo Bertola, also loaned to Spezia, stood out as Best Young Player.
Alessandro Deiola, representing Cagliari, received the Goal of the Year honour for his strike in the 3:0 victory against Venezia in May 2025 – a goal also nominated for FIFA’s prestigious Puskás Award. The role of referees was acknowledged with Daniele Doveri winning Best Referee.
Summary of Gran Gala del Calcio 2024/25 Winners
| Award | Winner | Club (2024/25) |
|---|---|---|
| Player of the Season | Scott McTominay | Napoli |
| Coach of the Year | Antonio Conte | Napoli |
| Team of the Year | Napoli | |
| Best Referee | Daniele Doveri | |
| Best Young Player | Francesco Pio Esposito | Spezia (loan from Inter) |
| Best Young Player in Serie B | Nicolo Bertola | Spezia (loan from Udinese) |
| Goal of the Year | Alessandro Deiola | Cagliari |
