Scottish Players Take Serie A by Storm in 2025
When the Serie A fixtures dropped in June, the Scotland camp was buzzing. The headline? Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour, fresh from winning the league with Napoli, would open the new season against compatriot Josh Doig’s Sassuolo. For Doig, who made his international debut that same week, it was more than just another fixture—it was a dream clash with childhood rival Gilmour and Ballon d’Or nominee McTominay. Josh Doig, the 23-year-old left back, has carved out a steady career in Italy. He helped Sassuolo secure promotion back to Serie A under World Cup winner Fabio Grosso. This will be his fourth season in Italy, after spells at Verona and Sassuolo. Doig describes Italian football as “tough, demanding, and rooted in hard work—something that matches the Scottish DNA.” Beyond football, Doig admits he has fallen in love with Italy’s lifestyle, food, […]