Kuyt Considers Greenwood's Plea for No. 10 Position

Mason Greenwood has reportedly requested a positional change at Fenerbahçe, asking interim head coach Dirk Kuyt to utilize him as a number 10. Kuyt, who took interim charge on October 28, 2026, is said to be receptive to this idea, which would offer Greenwood more attacking freedom and reduce his defensive responsibilities.

This tactical adjustment would allow the 25-year-old forward to focus on finding space between opposing defenders and playing a more central role in Fenerbahçe's offense. Greenwood has already demonstrated his impact this season, scoring four goals and providing two assists in his first nine Süper Lig matches.

The potential shift to the number 10 role, behind the striker, is a return to a position he briefly occupied under former coach İsmail Kartal before being moved back to the right wing. The upcoming match against Göztepe on October 31, 2026, is a likely candidate for this tactical experiment, though a return to the flank remains an option if the change proves ineffective.

Greenwood joined Fenerbahçe from Marseille on July 14, 2026, for €39 million, signing a four-year contract. Prior to this, he had a successful loan spell at Getafe and a period at Manchester United, where he emerged from the academy and scored 35 goals in 129 senior appearances.