Memphis Depay

Memphis Depay

Depay playing for Barcelona in 2021
Personal information
Full name	Memphis Depay[1]
Date of birth	(1994-02-13) 13 February 1994 (age 30)[2]
Place of birth	Moordrecht, Netherlands
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[3]
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
2000–2003	Moordrecht
2003–2006	Sparta Rotterdam
2006–2011	PSV Eindhoven
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2015	PSV Eindhoven	90	(39)
2015–2017	Manchester United	33	(2)
2017–2021	Lyon	139	(63)
2021–2023	Barcelona	30	(13)
2023–2024	Atlético Madrid	31	(9)
International career‡
2008–2009	Netherlands U15	4	(2)
2009	Netherlands U16	6	(2)
2010–2011	Netherlands U17	17	(8)
2011–2013	Netherlands U19	8	(7)
2013	Netherlands U21	7	(0)
2013–	Netherlands	98	(46)
Medal record Representing  Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil UEFA Nations League Runner-up 2019 Portugal UEFA European Under-17 Championship Winner 2011 Serbia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:10, 19 May 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:04, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

Memphis Depay (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɛɱfɪz dəˈpɑi]; born 13 February 1994), also known mononymously as Memphis,^[4] is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Netherlands national team. He last played for LaLiga club Atlético Madrid. He is currently a free agent.

Memphis began his professional career with PSV Eindhoven, where, under the influence of manager Phillip Cocu, he became an integral part of the team, scoring 49 goals in 124 games across all competitions. During the 2014–15 season, he was the Eredivisie's top scorer with 22 goals in 30 games, and helped the team win the Eredivisie title for the first time since 2008. He also won the Dutch Footballer of the Year for his performances during the season. His performances also led him to be named the "Best Young Player" in the world in 2015 by France Football. Memphis joined English side Manchester United in June 2015 for a reported fee of £25 million. After a disappointing spell there, he joined French club Lyon in January 2017. After five seasons there, he joined Barcelona in 2021 on a free transfer.

A product of the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) institution, Memphis has represented the national team at every professional level from early developmental stages under the tutelage of iconic Dutch coaches and players alike. He was part of the Netherlands under-17 team which won the 2011 European Championship. He made his senior debut in 2013 and the following year was part of their squad that came third at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where he made his breakthrough performances on the international stage. He also took part in UEFA Euro 2020, the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024.