Mason Greenwood’s 11th goal of the season means that he is second only to Didier Drogba when it comes to flying starts at Marseille.

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• Moved to Stade Velodrome from Old Trafford
• Has made a flying start to life in France
• Close to emulating iconic Ivorian striker

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The one-cap England international agreed to take on a new challenge in France when completing a big-money transfer from Manchester United in the summer of 2024. He earned Player of the Year honours at La Liga side Getafe last season and has picked up where he left off at Stade Velodrome.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Greenwood scored on his Ligue 1 debut for Marseille, while netting five times through his first three appearances. An uncharacteristic drought was endured from there, but a spark has been rediscovered since mid-October.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The 23-year-old remains a reliable source of end product for Marseille, with his goal tally for the campaign being taken to 11 through 16 outings. Only club legend Drogba, who also starred for Chelsea in his glittering career, can claim to have bettered Greenwood’s return – having registered 12 goals through the same number of games during his time in the south of France.

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• WHAT NEXT?

  Greenwood will believe that there is plenty more to come from him, as full potential is unlocked, with there already talk of Barcelona shooting admiring glances in his direction ahead of future transfer windows.

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