Mason Greenwood's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 23, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Mason Greenwood. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

April 2019: Premier League 2 Player of the Month

In April 2019, Mason Greenwood was named Premier League 2 Player of the Month.

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.

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.

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.

2021: Europa League Final

In 2021, Mason Greenwood played in the Europa League final against Villarreal, which Manchester United lost on penalties.

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.