Only Whiteside and Best netted more often for United in their teens, outlining Greenwood’s worth in a forward’s base currency. It was as an unstoppable goalscorer that Greenwood made his name on his rise through the Reds’ ranks and into his breakthrough season last term. Deployed from the bench in almost 50 per cent of his senior appearances in 2019/20, the youngster’s designated role and modus operandi were in harmony: get out there and score, kid. Comfortable taking aim with either foot, Mason tore the senior game apart, bewitching and befuddling opponents across Europe with his array of finishing and an unplayable penchant for catching keepers and defenders off-guard with shots mid-step.
Mason Greenwood: Learning on the Job
