Memphis Depay is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Corinthians and the Netherlands national team. Born on 13 February 1994, in Moordrecht, Netherlands, he has had a distinguished career marked by significant milestones and achievements in both club and international football.
Main Milestones
Birth
13 February 1994
Memphis Depay was born in Moordrecht, a small village in the Zuid-Holland province of the Netherlands, to Dennis Depay, a first-generation Ghanaian migrant, and Cora Schensema, a Dutch mother.
Early Football Career
Age 6 (2000)
Depay began his football career by joining the local academic club of his hometown, Moordrecht. He stayed with the club for three years before moving to Sparta Rotterdam at the age of 9.
PSV Eindhoven Youth
2006-2009
Depay joined PSV Eindhoven's youth academy, where he developed his skills under the guidance of iconic Dutch coaches and players.
Professional Debut
2011
Depay made his professional debut for PSV Eindhoven in a KNVB Cup match against VVSB. He quickly established himself as a key player and helped his team win the Eredivisie title in the 2014-15 season.
International Debut
2013
Depay made his international debut for the Netherlands national team, coming in as a replacement in the last minute of a 2-0 away win against Turkey in the World Cup qualifiers.
Transfer to Manchester United
2015
Depay was signed by Manchester United for a reported fee of £25 million. However, he struggled to adapt to the Premier League and was sold to Lyon in January 2017.
Lyon Career
2017-2021
Depay played for Lyon, helping the team reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in the 2019-20 season and becoming the top scorer for Lyon with 20 goals in all competitions in the 2020-21 season.
FC Barcelona Career
2021-2023
Depay signed for FC Barcelona on a free transfer, playing 52 matches and scoring 20 goals during his tenure.
Atlético Madrid Career
2023-2024
Depay played for Atlético Madrid before moving to Corinthians in 2024.
Corinthians Career
2024-present
Depay currently plays for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Corinthians, continuing his professional football career.
