When Memphis Depay Scored From Halfway Line for Lyon vs. Toulouse, Video

• Memphis Depay scored one of his greatest goals in 2017 for Olympique Lyon
• The Atletico Madrid forward scored the goal from the halfway line as they beat Toulouse in Ligue 1
• The Dutchman left Lyon for Barcelona and then Atletico but did not live up to expectations

Memphis Depay has a reputation for scoring spectacular goals, and on March 12 2017, he pulled off one of his best-ever goals while still playing for Olympique Lyon in their 4-0 win over Toulouse.

The Dutchman left the French side in 2021 and joined Barcelona as a free agent. However, he left the La Liga champions to join Atletico Madrid in January this year.

From sensational free-kicks to cheeky finishes, Depay has scored plenty of great goals, and some of his best came when he was at Lyon.

One of his classics came on March 12 2017, when Lyonm faced Toulouse in Ligue 1. He put Lyon 3-0 up in the 53rd minute before producing a wondrous strike to put them up 4-0.

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In the 82nd minute, he swivelled after receiving a pass from Jordan Ferri in the centre circle. Noticing Toulouse's goalkeeper Alban Lafont was way off line, he launched a shot towards a scampering Lafont, but it was too late. Depay got his brace of the night and the win.

The goal was the Goal of the Season in the 2016/17 season. He ended up scoring 78 goals in 178 appearances for Lyon, per Transfermarkt.

Memphis Depay visits Ghana

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Dutch football stars, Georginio Wijnaldum and Memphis Depay have arrived in Ghana for a vacation after a long season in Europe with their clubs.

The AS Roma and Atletico Madrid players were spotted in a gym in Accra, where they engaged aspiring boxers as well as young children.

Depay, who has Ghanaian heritage, mostly spends his holidays in the West African country, where he is involved in philanthropic work.

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Memphis jet skis in Ghana

Previously, Sports Brief highlighted the enjoyment of the Atletico Madrid star during his vacation in Ghana in anticipation of the upcoming football season.

During a significant portion of the summer, the 29-year-old athlete immersed himself in Ghana's capital, Accra, where he also dedicated time to individual training.

The Dutch forward took a brief excursion to Ada, situated on Ghana's southeastern coast. Accompanied by family and friends, he engaged in beachside recreation and relaxation.