Billy Gilmour

Billy Gilmour announced himself to a global audience with a commanding midfield display against England at Euro 2020, a performance that confirmed what Chelsea's coaches already knew — that his ability to receive under pressure and dictate tempo was exceptional for his age. Loan moves to Norwich and Brighton followed, and his permanent switch to Napoli in 2024 placed him in a club environment that demands exactly the kind of technical, positional midfield play he excels at. For Scotland, Gilmour is the deepest-lying creative option, the player tasked with building from the back and controlling rhythm in a team that often relies on energy over craft.