Memphis Depay's net worth: How much is he worth right now?

Memphis Depay's net worth: How much is he worth right now?

Helix Odhiambo
updated at April 21, 2023 at 8:21 AM

Memphis Depay is a household name in football, known for his unique skills and ability to terrorize defenders. He is a forward for the Netherlands national football team and Atletico Madrid. Many people enjoy his game, but only a few know Memphis Depay's net worth, background, and private life. This article highlights details about the soccer star.

Memphis Depay biography
Memphis Depay of Holland during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match against France at Stade de France on 24 March 2023 in Saint-Denis, France. Photo: ANP
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The Dutch striker has enjoyed a remarkable career, playing for some of the best teams in world football, like Barcelona and Manchester United. He is also renowned for his sense of fashion and music.

Memphis Depay's profile summary

Full Name

Memphis Depay

Date of Birth

13 February 1994

Age

29 (as of April 2023)

Birthplace

Moordrecht, Netherlands

Nationality

Dutch

Height

1.78 m (5′ 8″)

Weight

78 kg

Profession

Footballer

Position

Centre-forward, winger

Teams

Netherlands national football team, Atletico Madrid

Outfitter

Puma

Parents

Dennis Depay, Cora Schensema

Step siblings

Geoffrey, Georgina

Ex-girlfriends

Lori Harvey, Chloe Bailey

Weekly salary

$183,000 weekly

Net Worth

$23 million

Market value

$17.4 million

Social media

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

Memphis Depay's biography

The centre-forward was born and raised in Moordrecht by her mother, Cora Schensema and grandmother Jans Schensema. According to reports, Memphis was abandoned by his father, Dennis, when he was four.

Where is Memphis Depay's dad from?

Where is Memphis Depay dad from?
M. Depay and his Dutch mother, Cora Schensema (L), his father Dennis (top right), and grandmother Jans Schensema (bottom right). Photo: Eric Verhoeven, @memphisdepay (modified by author)
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Dennis was born in Ghana. He moved to Moordrecht, Holland, at 23 to seek a better life before meeting Cora at a train station. Dennis is of Ghanaian descent and had two children (Geoffrey and Georgina) from a previous relationship in his home country. He works in a factory in Gouda, Netherlands, and is a church pastor.

Son and father relationship

Memphis Depay's nationality is Dutch, where his mother was born. He also has Ghanaian descent, courtesy of his father. His parents divorced when he was four, and he stayed with his mother. Depay's relationship with his father fell apart when Dennis left the family.

"I saw him on YouTube talking about his dad, saying he didn't want to put my name on his back. It made me feel terrible." Dennis said in September 2015. "I would love to be back in touch with him. I miss him so much."

Early career

Memphis Depay's nationality
Memphis of PSV during the Dutch Eredivisie match against Eindhoven at the Philips Stadium on 25 November 2012 in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Photo: VI Images
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The former Barcelona striker developed an interest in football at a young age. At five, he began playing in the streets, dreaming of becoming a professional soccer star. Memphis joined his first club at seven. However, he left school at fifteen to focus on football.

Then Dutch forward spent his youth career at Moordrecht, Sparta Rotterdam, and PSV Eindhoven, where he kick-started his senior career. Here is a breakdown of his journey from PSV to Atletico Madrid and Memphis Depay's achievements.

PSV Eindhoven (2011 - 2015)

Memphis Depay's market value
M. Depay of PSV takes on Boris Dosljak of FK Zeta Golubovci during their Europa League Playoff match at the Philips Stadium on 30 August 2012 in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Photo: VI Images
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Depay started his senior career at PSV Eindhoven in 2011 after coming through the youth ranks in the club. His best campaign was the 2014-15 season when he won the Eredivisie golden boot with 22 goals in 30 matches. He also helped PSV to win the title for the first time since 2008.

Following his outstanding performance, Memphis got crowned the Dutch Footballer of the Year and the Best Young Player by France Football in 2015. He attracted the attention of top European clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United.

Manchester United (2015 - 2017)

Soccer player Memphis Depay's net worth
The Dutch forward controls the ball during his time at Manchester United. Photo: Martin Rickett
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In June 2015, the Red Devils signed the Dutch forward for a reported fee of around $38.5 million from PSV. He penned a four-year contract with United to work under manager Louis van Gaal. Memphis made his EPL debut against Tottenham Hotspur on 8 August 2015. He spent two seasons at United and scored only two goals in 33 EPL matches.

Lyon (2017 - 2021)

The Dutch striker signed for Lyon in 2017 following a disappointing campaign under Jose Mourinho. He spent four-and-a-half seasons in France, netting 76 times in 178 appearances. In his last season, the forward bagged 22 goals as Lyon finished fourth in Ligue 1.

Barcelona (2021 - January 2023)

Memphis Depay's achievements
M. Depay (L) and Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona celebrate with the Super Copa de Espana trophy at King Fahd International Stadium on 15 January 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Yasser Bakhsh
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The Catalan club bought Memphis for around 27.3 million, penning a two-year deal. He played 42 games for Barcelona and scored 14 goals. The Dutch star also finished as Barca's top scorer in the 2021-2022 season with 13 goals in all competitions.

Atletico Madrid (January 2023 - Date)

Depay left Barca for Atletico Madrid in January 2023. He scored two goals in his first start for the club as they edged out Sevilla 6-1 in La Liga on 4 March 2023. Memphis Depay's new contract with the Spanish club goes for two-and-a-half years.

The Netherlands

Memphis is one of the best strikers in the Netherlands' history. The forward earned his international debut in 2013 and scored his first goal in 2014 against Australia. He played in the 2014 World Cup and finished 3rd place. Memphis also represented his nation in the 2020 Euro and Qatar's 2022 World Cup.

Memphis Depay's salary

Memphis Depay net worth by Forbes
Atletico Madrid's forward M. Depay (L) celebrates after scoring against Sevilla FC at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on 4 March 2023 in Madrid, Spain. Photo: Jose Breton
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The talented forward earns around $183,000 weekly or $9.5 million annually at Atletico Madrid. So, how rich is Memphis Depay?

Memphis Depay's net worth in 2023

According to sources, soccer player Memphis Depay's net worth Forbes is $23 million. His sources of income include contracts, endorsement bonuses, and other businesses. Meanwhile, Memphis Depay's market value is $17.4 million.

Who is Memphis Depay's wife?

Memphis Depay's wife
Lori Harvey and M. Depay (L) attend the Elie Saab show on 4 March 2017 in Paris, France. On the right is Chloe Bailey. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain, @chloebailey (modified by author)
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The Atletico Madrid striker is not married but has dated a few ladies. In 2017, he dated Lori Harvey, the youngest daughter of American TV personality Steve Harvey. However, they parted ways in the same year. He later dated Chloe Bailey, an American singer, songwriter, and actress. They met in 2020 and began dating in August 2020. However, they reportedly split up in July 2021.

Memphis Depay's cars

The talented forward lives a luxury lifestyle and enjoys expensive cars. Here is a breakdown of some of Depay's vehicles and estimated costs.

Vehicle

Cost

Mercedes Maybach S650 Convertible

$340,000

Mansory Rolls-Royce Wraith

$600,000

Mercedes AMG G63

$148,000

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

$325,000

Audi Rs6

$108,000

Memphis Depay's private jet

The former Barcelona striker once shared a video on his Instagram page while boarding a red plane in a bright red suit. Some sources revealed Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton once used the jet to help promote his new song.

Memphis Depay's house

The player has stayed in luxurious houses in many cities he has lived. While in Manchester, Memphis lived in a $3.7 million luxury mansion, the previous residence of former United player Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He currently lives in Madrid.

Memphis Depay's net worth and achievements prove that hard work and determination pay. Besides playing, the Dutch striker is also a rapper and has recorded a music video to show his Maybach car. His life history and journey to success have inspired many people globally.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.