It might not be a particularly long list, however, former Rangers-linked Lewis Ferguson’s Serie A form puts him amongst some Scottish greats.
The 23-year old has now scored more goals than any other from these shores except from the legendary Denis Law.
Joe Jordan, who had an exceptional playing career, including a stint at AC Milan, now sits behind one-time Rangers target Lewis Ferguson, joining Graeme Souness in the process.
Scoring his sixth league goal of the season against champions Napoli, Ferguson showed exactly what Rangers have missed out on by not stumping up the £3m that Bologna paid for his services.
Of course, the argument is that Aberdeen would never have accepted a similar offer from Rangers but the player’s affinity to the club could have forced a move.
What is impressive, is that it is Ferguson’s first season in a top league.
He has limited European and international experience and played in a team previously that saw the ball spend more time in the air than on the ground.
To put it into perspective, Ferguson has equalled the number of goals that Paul Gascoigne scored in his entire injury-hit time in Italy with Lazio.
Rumours of interest from Juventus are not a surprise.
Rangers should have signed Lewis Ferguson now set for next level
It is the same with Rangers, whenever a new arrival does well in Scotland for another club, having deeper pockets means we will always look to cherry pick the best talent and Lewis Ferguson was one of the best in the SPFL.
Ferguson has always been a bit part member of Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad, however, he should now be ahead of Kenny McLean and Stuart Armstrong for minutes and pushing for a starting role.
If John McGinn is pushed forward into a more advanced position off the central striker, where he does his best work for his country, there is no reason why Ferguson can’t play alongside Callum McGregor and Ryan Jack anchoring the midfield.
With Billy Gilmour also back playing regularly, Scotland have a core of good, young players operating at the highest level – and Anthony Ralston.
It’s just a shame that none of them are at Rangers.
