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Scotland international Scott McTominay has scored nine Serie A goals this season, resulting in the most prolific debutant in midfield since 2007-08, joining club legend Marek Hamsik.

McTominay scored his third goal in the last two league games on Saturday, contributing to Napoli’s 1-0 win over strugglers Monza.

It was his ninth Serie A goal this term, which, as reported by Opta, means he has now reached club legend Hamsik as the most prolific midfielder in his debut season with the Partenopei.

McTominay among Napoli’s best debutants thanks to latest goal

The ex-Slovakia international joined Napoli in 2007, after the Partenopei were promoted from Serie B.

McTominay had bagged a brace in Napoli’s previous game against Empoli, beating his personal record for goals scored in a single campaign.

The ex-Manchester United midfielder’s goal against Monza today allowed Antonio Conte’s men to join Inter at the top of the Serie A table, but the defending champions have a game in hand, to be played against Bologna tomorrow.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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