by Mason Greenwood is set to return to the international football stage—this time wearing Jamaica’s colors. As confirmed by Prensa Libre, FIFA has approved the 23-year-old forward’s one-time nationality switch from England to Jamaica. Greenwood, currently playing for Olympique de Marseille, has opted to represent the Caribbean nation through his father’s heritage after being overlooked by England’s current coach, Thomas Tuchel.
Greenwood earned his only England cap in September 2020 under then-coach Gareth Southgate during a UEFA Nations League fixture. Since then, he has not featured again, and with no sign of a recall, he formally submitted his request to switch allegiance. ESPN reports that, according to FA executive Mark Bullingham, the change is now official, meaning Greenwood is no longer eligible to play for England.
This development is a significant coup for Jamaica. Greenwood brings top-tier European experience and undeniable talent to a national team aiming to rise in CONCACAF. His time in Marseille has helped him regain form after a prolonged absence from football due to legal issues stemming from allegations of attempted rape—charges that were later dropped due to lack of evidence and new information.
Jamaica, who are scheduled to face Guatemala in both World Cup qualifiers and the 2025 Gold Cup, will benefit from Greenwood’s inclusion. However, his arrival signals more than just immediate reinforcements; it reflects Jamaica’s broader ambitions to compete with regional heavyweights by attracting diaspora talent from top leagues worldwide.
For Greenwood, this move represents both a personal and professional reset. With the backing of Jamaica’s football federation and a chance to become a central figure in the team’s international efforts, he now has the platform to rebuild his legacy under a new flag.
