Memphis Depay Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Facts, Biography
Memphis Depay Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 9¼ in |
Weight | 78 kg |
Date of Birth | February 13, 1994 |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Girlfriend | Lori Harvey |
Memphis Depay first caught attention with his scintillating and explosive playing style with PSV Eindhoven side. He managed to establish himself as the leading attacking player of his side and led the club to Eredivisie title victory in his final season with the club. In the summer of 2015, he moved to United as their coach Louis van Gaal convinced club CEO Ed Woodward that Depay could become the next great number 7 for the club. However, he wasn’t able to achieve any significant success at the club and showed his brilliance in flashes only. However, he was able to get his career on track with a move to Lyon. He has become one of the best attacking players in the French league.
Born Name
Memphis Depay
Nick Name
Memphis
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Moordrecht, Netherlands
Residence
He is based on Lyon, France.
Nationality
Education
Memphis Depay polished his skills at the youth academy of PSV Eindhoven.
Occupation
Professional Soccer Player
Family
- Father – Dennis Depay
- Mother – Cora Schensema
Manager
Memphis Depay is represented by Alex Kroes.
Genre
Rap, Hip Hop
Instruments
Vocals
Label
Unsigned
Position
Winger, Striker, Attacking Midfielder
Shirt Number
22 – PSV Eindhoven
7 – PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United
9, 11 – Olympique Lyon
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 9¼ in or 176 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Memphis Depay has dated
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
On his father’s side, he has Ghanian ancestry, while on his mother’s side, he is of Dutch descent.
Hair Color
Black (Natural)
He loves to dye his hair with eye-catching hues including brown and blonde.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tattoos
- His penchant for extravagant dressing style
Religion
Christianity
He is a devout Christian. He has even got ‘Christ the Redeemer’ tattooed on the left side of his torso.
Brand Endorsements
Memphis Depay has a personal endorsement deal with Under Armour. He wears Under Armour footwear for his professional matches as well as international matches. He has also appeared in a TV commercial for the brand and also uses his social media activity to promote the brand.
Best Known For
Being one of the finest young wingers in the European leagues. He first attracted a lot of attention when he was playing for PSV Eindhoven. His career stalled for a couple of years when he was playing for Manchester United. However, he later resurrected his career after his move to Lyon.
As a Singer
He has collaborated with fellow Dutch soccer player Quincy Promes to release a rap song called LA Vibes Freestyle 1.0.
First Soccer Match
In September 2011, Memphis Depay made his professional debut with PSV Eindhoven in a KNVB Cup second round tie against VVSB. His side managed to demolish amateur side by 8-0.
In August 2015, he made his Premier League debut for Manchester United in a match against Tottenham Hotspur. He replaced Ander Herrera in the second half of a 1-0 win.
In January 2017, Depay made his first appearance for Lyon in a Ligue 1 match against Olympique de Marseille. They managed to win the match by 3-1.
He made his first international appearance for Dutch national team in a World Cup qualification match against Turkey in October 2013. He replaced Jeremain Lens late in the 2-0 win.
First TV Show
In 2013, Memphis Depay made his first TV show appearance in the Dutch talk show, De Dino Show.
Personal Trainer
Memphis Depay spends a lot of time in the gym apart from soccer training to further improve the physical aspect of his game. He has used altitude mask in his running and soccer drill sessions to improve his aerobic capacity.
To improve his strength and conditioning, he has used high-intensity interval training. He also loves to go for hill sprints and low impact exercises such as swimming.
Depay has also included stretching and low tempo workouts in his regime to strengthen stabilizing muscles that reduce the probability of injuries. For such workout sessions, he focuses on balancing and working his lower body. He uses fitness accessories such as medicine ball and kettlebell for such workouts.
Strengths
- Two footed
- Dribbling
- Speed
- Long Shots
- Ability to cut in from left
- Strength
Weaknesses
He often loses concentration and focus. He has also been accused of trying to be too flashy and complicated in his play.
Memphis Depay Facts
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