How Memphis Depay turned his career around!

Read how Memphis Depay decided to take the help of data to find his next club after his disappointing 18-month stint at Manchester United.

Memphis Depay’s disappointing 18-month stint at Manchester United between 2015 and 2017 is well-documented. Arriving as a promising 21-year-old prospect from PSV Eindhoven, the Dutchman was only able to manage 7 goals in 53 games for United.

In January 2017, Depay’s time at Old Trafford was up. But instead of assessing his offers on the table with instinct, he decided to take the help of science.

Through the agency, Sports Entertainment Group, that represented him back then, Depay got his hands on a report from SciSports, which helped him make a decision on his next club.

According to SciSports’ website

"The report contained in-depth analysis of several factors, including the playing style of clubs and managers, competition in his favoured positions and other key points based on Memphis’ personal wishes.”

He was able to rule out moves to Fenerbahce and Everton, and eventually chose Lyon. His 4 and a half years at the French club were highly fruitful, as he scored 76 goals in 178 games, breathing new life into his career.


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