RvP is objectively the more skillful footballer, he struggled a lot with his tempers as a young footballer, and was faster before all his injuries. I think the only thing Greenwood has over him is goal instincts, and that’s not to say he’s deficient otherwise, the former was just a great baller.
I’m of the opinion that players don’t magically become more talented after they’ve gone through their formative years, Ronaldo for instance wasn’t a better dribbler at 21 compared to 18, he filled out, made better decisions, became more goal hungry/clinical, but his techniques remained the same. You see Lukaku for instance who genuinely tried to improve his touch but couldn’t do it, there’s no shame in admitting that a player as good as RvP was better technically than Greenwood.
Wasn't there a story about RVP never passing to players that were slightly offside during his younger years? Also, his youth coach at Excelsior stated that he was head and shoulders above the rest of the players in his understanding of the game, but not the clearly best in regards to abilities?
Also, his left foot was one of the deadliest in the game. Power and control.
The difference between Greenwood and RVP is that Greenwood got two good feet compared to RVPs great left foot. When running he is comfortable controlling it with both feet, and can go both ways in 1v1. Still, RVPs control with his left foot was silky smooth, while Greenwood is not at that level with either of his feet. Greenwood is good at everything needed to be a competent attacker but needs to refine his game, i.e becoming more extreme in some elements of his game and know how to utilize his abilities better. The physical side of his game will come over time, as the club seems to be good at developing this side of the youth players game.
Greenwood is the one most likely to make it at the club.
Williams will become a good squad player.
Gomes abilities do not suit the way we play. Might make it at a team playing a different type of football.
Chong will not make it.
Laird will make it, dependent on injuries.
Garner and Levitt need a season in the championship.