Key Takeaways:
- Mason Greenwood discussed Roberto De Zerbi’s impact on his game in a recent interview
- Since joining Marseille, Greenwood has scored 33 goals and provided 10 assists in 54 matches across all competitions
- The 24-year-old has continued his strong form this season with 11 goals and 4 assists in 18 appearances
Greenwood Reflects on Working Under De Zerbi
Marseille forward Mason Greenwood (24) has offered an insight into life under Roberto De Zerbi, outlining how the Italian coach has shaped his development since moving to France. Speaking to Téléfoot, the former Manchester United striker described the influence De Zerbi has had on his understanding of the game after the pair arrived at Marseille in the same summer.
The England international attacker made the switch to OM in the same transfer window that saw the former Brighton & Hove Albion and Shakhtar Donetsk manager take charge of Les Olympiens. Since then, Greenwood has flourished within De Zerbi’s system, emerging as a central figure in Marseille’s attack.
🚨 Mason Greenwood :
"Roberto De Zerbi ? C’est lui le cerveau de l’équipe, l’architecte de notre jeu !
Il m’aide à comprendre beaucoup mieux le foot. Il m’aide au quotidien à m’améliorer."
[@telefoot_TF1] pic.twitter.com/0wRBzDhGWz
— Massilia Zone (@MassiliaZone) November 30, 2025
Prolific Output Since Joining Marseille
Greenwood’s numbers since his move to Ligue 1 underline the extent of his impact. Across all competitions for Marseille, he has found the net 33 times and delivered 10 assists in 54 appearances. This level of productivity has marked him out as one of the key attacking assets in De Zerbi’s squad.
| Period | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Since joining Marseille (all competitions) | 54 | 33 | 10 |
| Current season (all competitions) | 18 | 11 | 4 |
De Zerbi’s Daily Influence on Greenwood’s Game
The Bradford-born forward was effusive in his praise when discussing De Zerbi’s methods and tactical ideas. Asked about the Italian’s management and its effect on his progression, the 24-year-old responded, “He’s a mastermind of the game, with his ideas. He has helped me understand football a lot more. Since I arrived, he has helped me on a daily basis to help me get better.”
That guidance has translated into sustained end product. Greenwood has maintained his strong output this season, recording 11 goals and 4 assists in 18 appearances in all competitions, further underlining the productive relationship between player and coach at Marseille.
