Scotland’s campaign came to a crashing end on Sunday as their relegation to League B was confirmed following a heavy defeat to Greece in the Nations League playoffs.
Despite winning the first leg 1-0 in Piraeus, Steve Clarke’s side were powerless to resist as the visitors dismantled them at Hampden Park to run out comfortable 3-0 winners in the return leg, secure their promotion to the top tier of the competition in the process.
The loss brought down the curtain on a Nations League campaign that had been given the kiss of life in the final two games of the league phase, with dramatic late wins over Croatia and Poland giving Scotland hope that they could maintain their place in League A, despite starting the campaign with a trio of crushing late defeats.
Across the campaign, Steve Clarke’s side ended the campaign with three wins, one draw and four defeats, scoring eight goals and conceding 11, while Scott McTominay’s three goals made him the country’s top scorer. But who was Scotland’s best performer during the campaign?
Using football statistics website FotMob, we look at Scotland’s 13 highest rated players from their 24/25 Nations League campaign, from 13-1.
5. Ben Doak - 6.72
A shining light of the campaign, Doak forced his way into the starting XI, only to miss out on the playoff games against Greece with a thigh injury. Started four of the games during the campaign, picking up one assist. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Anthony Ralston - 6.8
Despite only being a bit-part player for Celtic, the full-back was an ever-present for Scotland during the Nations League. He started every game for Steve Clarke, grabbing a smart assist in the opening game against Poland. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. John Souttar - 6.90
After missing out on the Euro 2024 squad, Souttar fought back to become Scotland's first choice centre-back. The imposing Rangers defender started six of the team's eight games - of which they won 50% with him in the team. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Billy Gilmour - 6.79
Another who started every game for Scotland during the campaign, Gilmour has become one of the first names on the teamsheet. Scored Scotland's first goal in the competition vs Poland. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group