Argentine football great Diego Maradona’s son, Diego Maradona Jr, has sparked widespread debate after making a striking comparison involving his father and Scott McTominay. Maradona’s son put on a bizarre display when he said that if his father was God at Napoli, then the Scottish midfielder had achieved the status of Jesus at the Serie A club.
The Scottish midfielder who came to Napoli from Manchester United in 2024 he has made a remarkable rise in Italy and is already being talked about as one of the club’s most influential players. McTominay played a central role in Napoli’s Serie A triumph in his debut campaign and was also named the league’s player of the season.
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Its impact was immediate and decisive. Known for his energy, physicality and knack for scoring important goals, the 29-year-old continues to shine this season. He has already scored 11 goals in all competitions and recently netted the winner in a 1-0 win over Cagliari, keeping Napoli firmly in the title race.
Under Antonio Conte, Napoli have closed the gap on leaders Inter Milan to six points, although Inter have a game in hand. The belief in the team remains strong and McTominay’s consistency has been a key factor in their push.
It was this influence that made Diego Maradona Jr. to a statement that quickly went viral. “After my father, McTominay is the most influential player in the history of Napoli. We had God in Napoli. For me, McTominay is Jesus. He is an essential player,” said Televomero.
The comparison, which links McTominay to a religious figure while placing him just behind Diego Maradona in Napoli history, has divided opinion. While some fans appreciated the passion behind the praise, others believe the statement is exaggerated given Maradona’s unparalleled legacy at the club.
Maradona remains an eternal figure in Naples, celebrated with murals, shrines and stories passed down from generation to generation. His successes with Napoli changed the club’s identity and elevated it to global prominence, making any comparison a touchy subject.
But McTominay’s journey reflects a different kind of rise. At Manchester United, he was often regarded as a reliable but unspectacular performer, valued for his work ethic and discipline. At Napoli, he took on a more decisive role, scoring goals and performances that quickly endeared him to the fans.
Admiration has already translated into fan tributes, including a shrine dedicated to him in the historic heart of the city. It is a rare honor and a sign of how quickly he bonded with the Neapolitan faithful.
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Issued by:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
March 24, 2026 11:45 AM IST
