Memphis Depay biography, career, music passion and net worth

• Memphis Depay is a Dutch centre-forward who plays for the Netherlands National Team and Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.
• The pacy forward is known for his close dribbling, fantastic finishing and flashy lifestyle.

Memphis Depay is a Dutch centre-forward who plays for the Netherlands National Team and Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.

The pacy forward is known for his close dribbling, fantastic finishing and flashy lifestyle.

Memphis Depay’s biography

Early life

Depay was born in Moordrecht, Netherlands, on February 13, 1994, to his father, Dennis Depay and mother, Cora Schensema. Memphis was just four years old when his father left the family. As a result, his mother, who worked hard to provide for the family, was mostly responsible for raising him. Memphis Depay experienced a difficult childhood and engaged in a number of incidents as a teenager. He was expelled from high school and spent a short time in a juvenile correctional facility. His football career helped him change his life, nevertheless.

Memphis started his career at the age of six by joining the Moordrecht local academic club. He was trained and developed while he was a member of the club for three consecutive years. He joined the Eredivisie team Sparta Rotterdam in 2003, and he played for them until 2006. He eventually relocated to PSV Eindhoven, where he played for the club’s youth squad until being promoted to the senior squad in 2011.

Club career

Young Memphis at PSV Eindhoven. |PHOTO: ESPN|

Memphis made his official PSV Eindhoven debut against VVSB on September 21, 2011, whereas he made his Eredivisie debut against Feyenoord on February 26, 2012, coming on as a substitute in the 89th minute. He rapidly became a crucial member of his squad, contributing to their 2014–15 Eredivisie championship. With 22 goals during that season, he also led the league in scoring.

Memphis Depay was acquired by Manchester United in 2015 for a €34 million transfer fee. He had trouble adjusting to the Premier League and was unable to match his performance in the Netherlands. At Manchester United for two seasons, he scored 7 goals in 53 appearances.

Memphis Depay had a difficult time at Manchester United. |PHOTO: Goal|

Memphis Depay made the switch to Lyon in January 2017 for a sum of €16 million. In the 2019–20 season, he assisted them in making it to the UEFA Champions League semifinals. He led Lyon in scoring during the 2020–21 campaign with 20 goals in all competitions.

Memphis Depay joined Barcelona for free in June 2021 and agreed to a two-year deal. He had trouble maintaining consistency, scoring just 14 goals in 42 games. Memphis was signed by Atlético Madrid to a two-and-a-half-year, €4 million contract on January 20, 2023.

International career

Memphis Depay’s international career began with the Dutch youth teams, where he competed for the Under-17, Under-19, and Under-21 squads. On October 15, 2013, he made his Dutch national team debut, in the last seconds of the Dutch side’s 2-0 victory over Turkey in a World Cup qualifying match.

Since then, he has participated in a number of international events, including the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and 2021 and the FIFA World Cup in 2014, 2018, and 2022.

Depay aided the Netherlands in 2019 to the UEFA Nations League semifinals. By scoring 6 goals in 6 games, he also significantly contributed to the team’s ability to qualify for the UEFA Euro 2020 competition.

He contributed a goal to a 3-1 victory over the United States in the round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. With 43 goals in 86 games, he is now the second-highest goal scorer in Netherlands history.

Personal life

Memphis is a hip-hop musician. |PHOTO: Youtube|

Away from football, Memphis Depay is a Hip Hop musician. Memphis launched a hip-hop music career in June 2017. He made a single tune called “LA Vibes” with Quincy Promes. He released his debut album, “Heavy Stepper,” on November 27, 2020. After retiring from football, he has said that he wants to pursue a career in music.

As a practising Christian, Memphis Depay frequently shares his beliefs online. He has a cross tattooed on his arm, and he has talked in front of the public about the significance of religion in his life. He is well renowned for his charitable work, particularly with disadvantaged kids. In order to fund initiatives that help children’s education and participation in sports, he established the Memphis Foundation.

He has also worked with various fashion firms and has a distinctive sense of style. Additionally, he has started his own apparel company, OGL, which stands for “Original Lifestyle God.”

Net worth

Memphis Depay’s net worth is estimated to be around $23 million.