Memphis Depay first caught the eye with his sparkling and explosive style of play at PSV Eindhoven. He was able to establish himself as the leading attacking player of his side and led the club to the Eredivisie title in his final season with the club. He joined United in the summer of 2015 when his manager Louis van Gaal convinced the club’s CEO Ed Woodward that Depay could become the next big No7 for the club. However, he failed to achieve significant success at the club and only showed his brilliance in blitzes. With his move to Lyon, however, he was able to get his career going again. He has become one of the best attacking players in the French league.

Born name

Memphis Depay

nickname

Memphis

Sun sign

Aquarius

Place of birth

Moordrecht, Netherlands

Residence

He lives in Lyon, France.

nationality

training

Memphis Depay polished his skills at PSV Eindhoven ‘s youth academy .

occupation

Professional soccer player

family

• Father – Dennis Depay
• Mother – Cora Schensema
• Siblings – unknown

Manager

Memphis Depay is represented by Alex Kroes.

Genre

Rap, Hip Hop

instruments

Life

Labels

Unsigned

Position

Winger, Striker, Attacking Midfielder

Shirt Number

22 – PSV Eindhoven

7 – PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United

9, 11 – Olympique Lyon

To build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 9¼ inches or 176 cm

weight

78 kg or 172 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Memphis Depay is dated

1. Karrueche Tran (2015) – In October 2015, Memphis was reported to be dating American socialite and aspiring model Karrueche Tran.
2. Lori Harvey (2016-Present) – In February 2016, he made his relationship with American actress and model Lori Harvey public, by posting a picture of them cuddling in front of the Eiffel Tower. Her father, Steve Harvey, announced via a Twitter post that Depay and Lori got engaged in July 2017. In the early months of 2018, it was speculated that they had ended their relationship. Rumors continued to mount in March after she was spotted without a wedding ring. However, close sources insist they are still in a relationship.

race/ethnicity

multiracial

He has Ghanaian ancestry on his father’s side while he is of Dutch descent on his mother’s side.

hair colour

Black (natural)

He loves dying his hair flashy colors including brown and blonde.

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• tattoos
• His penchant for extravagant dressing

Religion

Christianity

He is a devout Christian. He even has “Christ the Redeemer” tattooed on the left side of his torso.

brand promotion

Memphis Depay has a personal endorsement deal Under Armor . He wears Under Armor boots for his professional and international matches. He has also appeared in a TV commercial for the brand and uses his social media activity to promote the brand.

Known for

As one of the best young wingers in European leagues. He first attracted a lot of attention while playing for PSV Eindhoven . His career stalled for a few years when he played for Manchester United. However, he later revitalized his career after moving to Lyon.

As a singer

He has collaborated with fellow Dutch soccer player Quincy Promes to release a rap song called LA Vibes Freestyle 1.0 .

First football game

In September 2011, Memphis Depay made his professional debut with PSV Eindhoven in a KNVB Cup second round match against VVSB. His team managed to destroy the amateur team 8-0.

He made his Premier League debut for Manchester United in a game against Tottenham Hotspur in August 2015. He replaced Ander Herrera in the second half of a 1-0 win.

In January 2017, Depay made his first appearance for Lyon in a Ligue 1 game against Olympique de Marseille. They managed to win the match 3-1.

He made his first international appearance for Netherlands national team in a World Cup qualifier against Turkey in October 2013, replacing Jeremain Lens late in a 2–0 win.

First TV show

In 2013, Memphis Depay made his first TV show appearance on Dutch talk show, De Dino Show .

Personal trainer

Memphis Depay spends a lot of time in the gym, apart from football practice, to further improve the physical aspect of his game. He has used altitude masks in his running and soccer drills to improve his aerobic capacity.

To improve his strength and stamina, he did intense interval training. He also loves hill sprints and low-impact exercises like swimming.

Depay also incorporates stretching and low-tempo workouts into his regimen to strengthen stabilizing muscles, which reduce the likelihood of injury. In workouts like this, he focuses on balancing and training his lower body. For such workouts, he uses fitness accessories such as medicine balls and kettlebells.

Strengthen

• Two feet
• Dribbling
• speed
• long shots
• Possibility of cutting from the left
• Strength

weaknesses

He often loses focus and focus. He has also been accused of trying to be too flashy and complicated in his game.

Facts about Memphis Depay

1. He started his football journey at hometown club, vv Moordrecht. While playing for the club, he came to the attention of the scouts of Dutch club Sparta Rotterdam. He was 8 years old when they seriously considered signing him.
2. He joined Sparta Rotterdam ‘s youth academy . His strong performances in Rotterdam caught the attention of scouts from leading Dutch clubs like Ajax, Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven.
3. In 2006 he agreed to move to PSV Eindhoven. It was his grandfather’s advice that took his mind off Ajax. The interesting thing here is that his grandfather was a lifelong Ajax fan but saw PSV as a better option for Depay’s growth.
4. In March 2012 he scored his first league goal in a game against Heerenveen. The game ended in a 5-1 win for Eindhoven.
5. He established himself as one of the top young attackers in the 2014-15 season when he scored 22 goals in 30 league games. He also helped his team win the Eredivisie title at the end of the season.
6. In 2015, he was named Best Young Player by France Football Magazine. He was awarded the Johan Cruyff Trophy, which is given to the Dutch footballer of the year.
7. In the summer of 2015 he was courted by the leading English clubs including Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insisted he hadn’t even seen Depay, but PSV director Marcel Brands revealed Liverpool had asked about Depay’s availability.
8. In June 2015, Manchester United announced they had signed Depay from PSV. It turns out United had paid a £25million fee.
9. Following his move to Manchester United, Depayer himself requested the number 7 shirt previously worn by United legends such as David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Eric Cantona and George Best.
10. In August 2015, he scored his first professional goal for Manchester United in the first leg of the Champions League against Club Brugge. He scored 2 goals as the game progressed and assisted Marouane Fellaini’s goal in the 3-1 win.
11. He failed to establish himself during his stint at Manchester United. Some United figures like Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney have attributed his struggles to his flamboyant lifestyle. They felt he was too occupied with his designer clothes and expensive cars to focus on his game.
12. In January 2017, Jose Mourinho accepted Depay’s request to let him leave the club in the winter when he joined Olympique Lyonnais. The French club had paid an estimated transfer fee of £16million.
13. United’s management and senior staff felt he could regain his lost contact at Lyon and still become a great player, so they included a buyback and a sell clause in his contract.
14. In March 2017, he scored a sensational goal against Toulouse FC when he scored a goal after half-time in his side’s stunning 4-0 win. He would call it the best goal of his career.
15. In June 2014 he scored his first goal for the Dutch national team, scoring the winning goal in a World Cup group match against Australia. He also became the youngest Dutch player to score in a World Cup game.
16. He was nominated for the Best Young Player award for the 2014 World Cup along with Raphaël Varane and Paul Pogba. Pogba finally managed to win the prestigious award.
17. He is a big fan of ink art and has numerous tattoos including “Dream Chaser” on his torso. He also has “success” meaning he is successful and is on the inside of his lip.
18. In the last league game of the 2017–18 season, he scored a hat-trick in a 3–2 win over Nice. The match helped his side qualify for next season’s Champions League.
19. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.