Mason Mount: Career to date

EUROPEAN GLORY

Barely into his 20s, Mount played a pivotal role as Chelsea marched all the way to the Champions League final.

His goals against Porto and Real Madrid were crucial in the Blues’ European campaign, as Thomas Tuchel’s side toppled Manchester City 1-0 in the final to claim what was the midfielder’s first-ever senior trophy for his club. After stellar displays throughout 2020/21, Mount was crowned Chelsea’s Player of the Year.

That summer, Mason formed part of England’s Euro 2020 squad – the tournament was delayed by a year due to Covid – alongside United’s Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho (then at Borussia Dortmund). The Three Lions went all the way to the final, but were narrowly defeated on penalties by Italy at Wembley.

A second consecutive Player-of-the-Year award would follow in 2021/22, as Mason contributed to Chelsea’s UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup successes, finished 19th in the Ballon d’Or rankings, and recorded his 100th Premier League appearance.

Last term, as Chelsea experienced a transitional season both on and off the pitch, Mount and his team-mates struggled to gain momentum and ultimately finished 12th in the Premier League. He was, however, selected by Gareth Southgate for England’s 2022 World Cup squad during the winter.