17 Billy Gilmour
Billy Gilmour, 2001-06-11, Midfielder for Scotland, plays for Napoli. 25 international caps, 0 goals. Part of Scotland's 2026 World Cup Group C squad.
Biography
Napoli midfielder and Scotland's most talented young playmaker. Currently plying his trade at Napoli, an industrious midfielder, Billy Gilmour excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Scotland. Has earned 25 international caps. Set to compete with Scotland at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 8 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
He was selected for their Euro 2020 squad later that year, and was subsequently selected for Euro 2024.
He joined Chelsea in 2017 after turning down a professional contract with Rangers, made 22 appearances, and was on the bench for their UEFA Champions League and FA Cup finals in 2021.
Gilmour represented Scotland at all youth level from under-15, under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels before making his senior debut in 2021.