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Marseille Coach Tips Greenwood as 'Potential Ballon d'Or'
De Zerbi praised Greenwood's 35 goals in 56 games for Marseille and urged him to improve consistency and defensive effort to reach Ballon d’Or level.
- Roberto De Zerbi told reporters on Dec 12, 2025 that Mason Greenwood has Ballon d'Or potential at a press conference two days before Marseille’s match with Monaco.
- After joining Marseille in July 2024, Mason Greenwood controversially signed following a loan at Getafe and was suspended by Manchester United in 2022 before prosecutors discontinued charges in 2023.
- His recent form has included scoring 13 goals this season in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, with a brace helping Marseille to a 3-2 win over Union St.-Gilloise.
- De Zerbi warned that Mason Greenwood must be more consistent, press with greater intensity, and manage the ball better under pressure despite being Marseille's main attacking threat.
- Internationally, Greenwood is not in England national team plans and could represent Jamaica national team, while staff praise his rare calibre, comparing his dribble to Didier Drogba and highlighting high stakes for his progress.
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Mason Greenwood backed for Ballon d'Or as ex-Man Utd star sent clear message - The Mirror
Mason Greenwood left Manchester United permanently in July 2024 to join Ligue 1 side Marseille, and his boss Roberto De Zerbi believes he could win the Ballon d'Or one day
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The Italian coach took stock in a press conference this Friday, two days from the shock against the ASM, at the Vélodrome.
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Marseille coach tips Greenwood as 'potential Ballon d'Or'
Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi said Friday he believes English striker Mason Greenwood, who has already scored 13 goals this season, has "Ballon d'Or potential".
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The forward has already scored 13 goals in Ligue 1 and the Champions League
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