Mason Will John Greenwood is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Marseille. Born on 1 October 2001, Greenwood has had a remarkable career, rising through the ranks of Manchester United's youth system and making his mark in both domestic and international football.
Main Milestones
Birth
1 October 2001
Mason Greenwood was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.
England Under-17 Team
2017-2018
Greenwood made six appearances for the England under-17 team, including participation in the Algarve Tournament in Portugal.
Senior Competitive Debut
March 2019
Greenwood made his senior competitive debut for Manchester United in a crucial Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain.
Youngest European Goalscorer
September 2019
Greenwood scored against Astana in the Europa League, becoming Manchester United's youngest ever goalscorer in European competition at the age of 17 years, 353 days.
Senior International Debut
September 2020
Greenwood made his senior international debut for England in a UEFA Nations League game against Iceland.
Suspension and Arrest
January 2022
Greenwood was suspended by Manchester United after being arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.
Charges Dropped
February 2023
All charges against Greenwood were dropped.
Loan to Getafe
August 2023
Greenwood was loaned to La Liga club Getafe for the 2023-24 season.
Transfer to Marseille
July 2024
Greenwood joined Ligue 1 club Marseille on a five-year contract in a deal worth up to €31.6 million.
Debut for Marseille
17 August 2024
Greenwood scored two goals, assisted two others, and won a penalty in his debut for Marseille, a 5-1 win at Brest.
Recent Performance
15 February 2025
Greenwood extended Marseille's lead with a penalty goal in a match against St-Etienne.
