Memphis Depay

Football player

Memphis Depay

Memphis Depay (born 13 February 1994) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward. Memphis began his professional career with PSV Eindhoven, where, he became an integral part of the team, scoring 50 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 four 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.

(source: Wikipedia)

The ACL injury

INJURY
On 15 December 2019 Memphis tore his anterior cruciate ligament while playing against Rennes in Ligue 1.

 

COMEBACK
Memphis Depay made his comeback at Olympique Lyon on Wednesday 1 July 2020 in a practice game of the Ligue 1 club with amateur club Us Port Valais. He returned from his injury to start for Lyon in their 5–6 penalty shootout loss in the French league cup final against Paris Saint-Germain on 31 July 2020.

Memphis and his ACL recovery on social media

July 1, 2020: Comeback Memphis
June 8, 2020
May 16, 2020: Day 148
May 15, 2020: Day 147
April 3, 2020: Day 104
February 27, 2020
February 20, 2020
February 16, 2020
February 12, 2020
February 7, 2020
5 January, 2020: Day 16
January 2, 2020: Day 12
December 27, 2019
December 26, 2019
December 20, 2019
December 15, 2019

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