Mason Greenwood is an English professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Marseille in Ligue 1. He rose through the ranks of Manchester United's academy, demonstrating significant goal-scoring potential. However, his career was halted due to serious allegations of assault and controlling and coercive behaviour made against him in early 2022. While initial criminal charges were dropped, Manchester United conducted an internal investigation, ultimately leading to his departure from the club and subsequent loan to Marseille.
October 2001: Mason Greenwood's Birth
In October 2001, Mason Will John Greenwood was born. He is an English professional footballer.
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2014: Ryan Giggs Retirement
In 2014 Ryan Giggs, who also wore the number 11 shirt and was a Manchester United academy product, retired as the leading appearance maker for United, making 963 appearances.
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2016: Mario Balotelli Record
In 2016, Mario Balotelli had a record for Nice that Mason Greenwood matched when he reached five goals in his first three games for Marseille.
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2017: England U-17
Between 2017 and 2018, Mason Greenwood made six appearances for the England under-17 team and was part of the under-17 squad at the Algarve Tournament in Portugal.
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2017: Joined Under-18 Squad
In 2017, Mason Greenwood joined up with the Manchester United Under-18 squad, despite being eligible for the Under-16s.
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May 2018: Player of the Tournament at ICGT Trophy
In May 2018, Mason Greenwood was named Player of the Tournament as the youth side won the ICGT Trophy, an international youth football tournament, in the Netherlands.
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May 2018: Clayton Blackmore praises Greenwood
In May 2018, former Manchester United player Clayton Blackmore praised Greenwood, highlighting his skill on the ball and ability to use both feet effectively for penalties and free-kicks.
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July 2018: First Team Pre-Season Tour and Debut
In July 2018, Mason Greenwood traveled with the Manchester United first team on their pre-season tour of the United States and made his non-competitive debut on 20 July.
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November 2018: Alleged engagement in controlling and coercive behaviour begins
From November 2018, Greenwood was alleged to have engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour, which later led to him being charged in October 2022.
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2018: England U-18
In 2018, Mason Greenwood scored one goal in five appearances for the England under-18 team.
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March 2019: Competitive Debut for Manchester United
In March 2019, Mason Greenwood made his competitive debut for Manchester United in a Champions League match against Paris Saint Germain, becoming the second-youngest player to represent the club in a European competition.
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March 2019: Mark Senior praises Greenwood
In March 2019, former academy coach Mark Senior praised Greenwood, stating that he is a unique player with deceptive pace, distinct from comparisons to Robin van Persie.
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April 2019: Premier League 2 Player of the Month
In April 2019, Mason Greenwood was named Premier League 2 Player of the Month.
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July 2019: Ole Gunnar Solskjær praises Greenwood
In July 2019, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær praised Greenwood during their pre-season tour, highlighting his versatility in playing various attacking positions and his ambidextrous abilities.
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August 2019: England U-21
In August 2019, Mason Greenwood was included in the England under-21 squad for the first time.
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September 2019: Youngest Goalscorer in European Competition
In September 2019, Mason Greenwood became Manchester United's youngest ever goalscorer in European competition after scoring against Astana in a UEFA Europa League match.
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2019: Breakout Season
Mason Greenwood had his breakout season in 2019 while wearing the number 26 shirt for Manchester United.
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January 2020: Goal Against Norwich City and First FA Cup Goal
In January 2020, Mason Greenwood scored against Norwich City in a 4-0 win and scored his first FA Cup goal against Tranmere Rovers.
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July 2020: Scoring Streak in the Premier League
In July 2020, after football resumed following a suspension due to COVID-19, Mason Greenwood scored four goals in three matches, including a brace against Bournemouth, becoming only the fourth player aged below 19 to score in three consecutive Premier League appearances.
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August 2020: Senior England Squad
On 25 August 2020, Mason Greenwood was named in the England senior squad for the first time.
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September 2020: Awarded Number 11 Shirt
On 4 September 2020, Mason Greenwood was given the number 11 shirt by Manchester United. He also scored his first goal of the season in a 3-1 victory over Luton Town in the EFL Cup.
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August 2021: First Goal of the Season and Record Breaking Run
In August 2021, Mason Greenwood scored his first goal of the season against Leeds, and became the second teenager in Premier League history to score in each of his team's first three games of a season, also helped United break the record of most consecutive away matches undefeated in English football history with 28.
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September 2021: Greenwood Not Selected for World Cup Qualifiers
In September 2021, England manager Gareth Southgate did not select Greenwood for the World Cup qualifiers, stating that he was in their thoughts and that they wanted him to progress at the right time.
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October 2021: Alleged incident of attempted rape
In October 2021, an alleged incident of attempted rape occurred, which later led to Greenwood being charged in October 2022.
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December 2021: Alleged incident of assault occasioning actual bodily harm
In December 2021, an alleged incident of assault occasioning actual bodily harm occurred, which later led to Greenwood being charged in October 2022.
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2021: Europa League Final
In 2021, Mason Greenwood played in the Europa League final against Villarreal, which Manchester United lost on penalties.
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2021: Kopa Trophy Nomination and Champions League Goal
In 2021, Mason Greenwood was nominated for the Kopa Trophy and finished fifth. He also scored his first goal in the 2021-22 Champions League against Young Boys in December.
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2021: Euro U-21 Championship
Mason Greenwood made his debut in the qualifying match in 2019, in qualifying for the 2021 European Under-21 Championship.
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January 2022: Last Goal Before Hiatus
Mason Greenwood scored his first goal for Getafe in October 2023, and it was his first goal since January 2022.
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January 2022: Greenwood accused of assault
On 30 January 2022, Greenwood was accused of assault by his girlfriend in a series of posts on her social media, including images, videos, and audio recordings.
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January 2022: Suspension by Manchester United
On 30 January 2022, Mason Greenwood was suspended by Manchester United after being arrested on suspicion of rape.
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April 2022: Greenwood's bail extended
In April 2022, Greenwood's bail was extended to mid-June during the ongoing investigation.
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October 2022: Greenwood Charged With Serious Offenses
In October 2022, Mason Greenwood was charged with attempted rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and controlling and coercive behaviour.
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October 2022: Greenwood arrested for breaching bail and charged with multiple offenses
On 15 October 2022, Greenwood was arrested for allegedly breaching his bail conditions. The same day, he was charged with attempted rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour.
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2022: Initial Arrest
In 2022, Mason Greenwood had his initial arrest that lead to United conducting their own investigation after the criminal charges were dropped.
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2022: Allegations Caused Greenwood Arrest
The allegations that caused Mason Greenwood arrest in 2022 had United conduct its final stage of their investigation by August 2023.
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February 2023: Charges Against Greenwood Dropped
In February 2023, all charges against Mason Greenwood were dropped.
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February 2023: Criminal Charges Dropped
In February 2023, the criminal charges against Mason Greenwood were dropped due to the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material.
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February 2023: All charges against Greenwood dropped
On 2 February 2023, the Crown Prosecution Service dropped all charges against Greenwood, citing the withdrawal of key witnesses and "new material that came to light".
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July 2023: Greenwood becomes a father
In July 2023, Greenwood indicated that he had become a father by having a child with his girlfriend.
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August 2023: Alleged victim requested police to drop investigation
According to Manchester United's CEO Richard Arnold, in August 2023, the "alleged victim requested the police to drop their investigation in April 2022".
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August 2023: Greenwood Loaned to Getafe
In August 2023, Mason Greenwood was loaned to Getafe for the 2023–24 La Liga season.
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August 2023: Potential Reintegration into Manchester United
In early August 2023, Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold informed top executives of intentions to reintegrate Mason Greenwood into playing for United.
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August 2023: Manchester United's Public Announcement
On 16 August 2023, Manchester United publicly announced that the club was in its "final stages" of considering Mason Greenwood's future at the club, after completing an investigation into the allegations that caused his 2022 arrest.
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August 2023: Departure Announcement from Manchester United
On 21 August 2023, Manchester United announced that Mason Greenwood would be leaving the club by mutual agreement. Greenwood acknowledged his mistakes and accepted responsibility.
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September 2023: Joins Getafe on Loan and Debut
In September 2023, Mason Greenwood joined La Liga club Getafe on loan and made his debut on 17 September in a win over Osasuna.
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October 2023: First Goal for Getafe
In October 2023, Mason Greenwood scored his first goal for Getafe in a draw against Celta Vigo.
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January 2024: Sent Off
On 2 January 2024, Greenwood was sent off in a game against Rayo Vallecano for swearing at the referee in English.
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July 2024: Greenwood Joins Marseille
In July 2024, Mason Greenwood left Manchester United on a permanent deal to join French club Marseille.
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July 2024: Joins Marseille
On 18 July 2024, Mason Greenwood joined Ligue 1 club Marseille on a five-year contract, a move which was criticised by the mayor of Marseille, Benoît Payan.
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August 2024: Greenwood requests international eligibility switch to Jamaica
In August 2024, it was announced that Greenwood had filed papers to request to be able to switch his international eligibility to Jamaica.
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June 2025: Contract Extension
Mason Greenwood extended his contract with Manchester United to June 2025, with the option of a further year.
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2025: United Contract End
Mason Greenwood was expected to stay with Manchester United until 2025, when he had a contract with the club.
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