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Mason Mount

Mason Tony Mount is an English professional footballer who plays for Manchester United and the England national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mason Tony Mount is an English professional footballer who plays for Manchester United and the England national team. Born in Portsmouth in 1999, he came through Chelsea’s academy, won major trophies with the club, and transferred to Manchester United in July 2023. He is primarily used as a midfielder, often in attacking or central roles.

Early life and youth career

Mason Mount was born in Portsmouth, England, in 1999. He joined Chelsea’s academy at a young age and developed through the club’s youth ranks before moving into senior football.

Club career

Mount gained senior experience on loan at Vitesse Arnhem and Derby County before establishing himself at Chelsea. He transferred to Manchester United in July 2023 for a reported initial fee of £55 million.

International career

Mount made his senior England debut in 2019 after progressing through England youth teams. He has been selected for major international tournaments during his career.

Playing style

Mount is primarily a midfielder and has been deployed in attacking midfield and central midfield roles. He is known for his passing, movement, and ability to contribute in advanced areas.

Key facts

  • Mount began his senior club career at Chelsea after progressing through the club’s youth system.
  • He spent loan spells at Vitesse Arnhem and Derby County before becoming a regular for Chelsea.
  • He won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea in 2021.
  • Manchester United signed him in July 2023 on a five-year contract with an option for a further year.
  • He has represented England at senior international level since 2019.
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Canadian context

Mason Mount is relevant to Canadian readers as a Premier League and England international footballer whose matches are followed by many Canadian soccer fans.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mason Mount?
Mason Mount is an English professional footballer who plays for Manchester United and the England national team.
How old is Mason Mount?
Mason Mount was born on 10 January 1999, which makes him 27 years old as of 23 July 2026.
What team does Mason Mount play for?
He plays for Manchester United.
What position does Mason Mount play?
He is listed as a midfielder, and is commonly used as an attacking midfielder or central midfielder.
What is Mason Mount's salary?
His exact salary is not confirmed in the provided sources. Public reports have varied, and club wage details are not always officially disclosed.
Is Mason Mount injured?
The provided sources do not confirm his current injury status. For an up-to-date answer, a current club injury report or official team update would be needed.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mason_Mount
    Supports: Birth date, early career, Chelsea and Manchester United transfer details, honours
  2. The Football Associationhttps://www.thefa.com/england/mens-seniors/squad/mason-mount
    Supports: England senior team involvement and national team background
  3. Manchester Unitedhttps://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/mason-mount
    Supports: Current club, position, date of birth, squad profile, joining date
  4. Transfermarkthttps://www.transfermarkt.us/mason-mount/profil/spieler/346483
    Supports: Position, current club, contract end date, birthplace, age, and role classification