Memphis Depay: Manchester United star's best performances in his career so far
Wednesday 19 August 2015 16:30, UK
After Memphis Depay's headline-grabbing performance in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Club Brugge, we take a look back at the Dutchman's greatest games so far...
The forward's double in the Champions League play-off win on Tuesday night helped United to a healthy first-leg advantage.
However, it's not the first time Memphis has been the star man. From his early days at PSV, to his Eredivisie-winning exploits last season and 2014 World Cup heroics, here are his best moments to date...
Scores on second-ever PSV appearance
Memphis had already made a fast start to life in the PSV first-team, scoring on his first-ever appearance for the club's senior side 20 minutes into an 8-0 thrashing of VVSB in a second round Cup game - and his maiden league goal didn't take long to arrive either. Memphis made his PSV league debut as an injury-time sub against rivals Feyenoord in February 2012 and the following month he found the net just six minutes into his second appearance after being introduced as a second-half change against Heerenveen.
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Bursts onto Champions League scene
Memphis made an immediate impact on his introduction to Champions League football. The then 19-year-old unleashed a 40-yard rocket into the top corner just after the hour mark in PSV's Champions League third qualifying round 2-0 win over Belgian side Zulte Waregem in July 2013. It was the type of long-range goal which has since become Depay's trademark...
Fires PSV into Europe
Memphis enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2013/14 and delivered for PSV on the final day in their must-win clash with NAC Breda. PSV needed all three points to secure a fourth-placed finish and 41st consecutive year of European football. With just 16 minutes on the clock, Memphis allayed the home crowd's nerves with a cool finish to set up a 2-0 win.
Scores on World Cup debut
Memphis made some introduction to the Brazil World Cup. While he had to watch from the bench as Netherlands routed Spain 5-1 in one of the games of the tournament, Memphis seized his chance to make his mark against Australia in the next group game. After being introduced at half-time, Memphis scored the Netherlands' winner in the 68th minute with a superb long-range drive. The strike made him the youngest-ever Dutch goal-scorer at a World Cup - and he got a second in Holland's final group game against Chile five days later.
Nets brace as PSV thrash Twente
Memphis was PSV's top scorer as they won the Eredivisie title in 2014/15 and his double in their 5-0 win at FC Twente was a perfect example of his attacking skills. His blistering pace was on show as he burst forward before coolly slotting a left-foot shot past the goalkeeper to make it 4-0, before pouncing on a defensive error and firing in from close range for his team's fifth.
Scores as PSV clinch Eredivisie title
The Philips Stadion was rocking on 18 April 2015 as PSV clinched the Eredivisie title with a 4-1 thrashing of Heerenveen - and Memphis got in on the fun with a stunning first-half free-kick. Twenty-five yards out in a central position, the Dutch ace whipped a swerving shot into the top corner, giving the goalkeeper no chance - and sparking wild celebrations in the crowd.
Many of Memphis' greatest moments came in the Eredivisie - which you can watch every week on Sky Sports 5 HD.