Memphis Depay

Footballer, UEFA European Championship player

Memphis Depay - Footballer, UEFA European Championship player
Born

February 13th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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A professional footballer who primarily plays as a forward. Developed talent at PSV Eindhoven, winning the Eredivisie title in 2015. Later transferred to Manchester United, where he featured in the Premier League and won the FA Community Shield in 2016. Joined Olympique Lyonnais, scoring numerous goals and contributing to the team's success in Ligue 1. Played a significant role for the Netherlands national team, participating in the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup.

Won Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven in 2015

Scored goals for Olympique Lyonnais

Played in UEFA European Championship

Won FA Community Shield with Manchester United

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