'Very nice boy' Mason Greenwood challenged to win Ligue 1 Golden Boot as Marseille team-mate highlights ex-Man Utd forward's most 'incredible' attribute

On the back of a 2024 transfer to France, one-cap England international Greenwood has registered 12 goals across his debut campaign at Stade Velodrome. Of that tally, 11 strikes have come in Ligue 1 – placing him joint-top of the leading scorer standings alongside Lille’s Canadian frontman Jonathan David.

Greenwood’s fine form has been recognised with the Ligue 1 Player of the Month award for December, with the 23-year-old forward becoming a talismanic presence in Roberto De Zerbi’s plans – having landed Player of the Year honours during a loan spell at La Liga outfit Getafe last season.

Balerdi believes there is more to come from Greenwood in 2024-25, with the Argentine defender picking out his club colleague’s best attribute. Balerdi said: “Greenwood is a very nice boy. On the pitch, he changes a little. He is very difficult to beat. He has an incredible shot, I am happy for him. With Getafe, he had perhaps only scored 10 goals. We need him, we would like him to finish as top scorer.”

Greenwood has helped to keep Marseille in title contention this season, as they sit seven points back on defending champions Paris Saint-Germain. Their next outing will be against David and Lille, with French Cup action being taken in on Tuesday.