Memphis Depay hails Corinthians fans: "there’s no comparison" | OneFootball

Having been in Brazil for just under a year and a half, striker Memphis Depay is increasingly identifying with Brazilian culture and especially with the Corinthians fanbase. The Dutchman gave an interview to Romário TV and was asked about the greatness of the Alvinegro compared to the top clubs in Europe, and also stated that the Fiel is incomparable.

“In terms of impact and greatness, Corinthians can be compared to Barcelona and Manchester (United). In terms of the fans, there is no comparison. I’ve played in big stadiums, with more than 100,000 people. I’ve never seen what I see here every week at Neo Química Arena,” he said.

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Memphis Depay was signed by Corinthians in September 2024, after not renewing his contract with Atlético de Madrid, Spain. Even in a short time at the club, he was instrumental in the team’s surge in that year’s Brazilian Championship (from the relegation zone to the 2025 Pre-Libertadores), and was also decisive in winning the Campeonato Paulista (2025) against Palmeiras, the Copa do Brasil (2025) against Vasco da Gama, and the Supercopa, facing Flamengo.

In total, he has played 70 matches in the Corinthians shirt (55 as a starter), with 38 wins, 14 draws, and 18 losses – a success rate of 60.95%, with 19 goals scored and 15 assists. He is also the top scorer for the Netherlands National Team, having recently surpassed Robin Van Persie. Memphis started his career at PSV, in the Netherlands, in 2011/2012, staying until 2014/2015. He then moved to Manchester United, England. There, he did not live up to expectations and sought a change of scenery.

In 2016/2017, he began playing for Lyon, France, where he performed well, staying in France until 2020/2021. The following season, he moved to Barcelona, Spain. In Catalonia, he stayed for a season and a half, when he was initially loaned to Atlético de Madrid, in the same country. At the end of that spell, he was bought and played for the Colchoneros until 2023/2024, when he moved to Brazilian football.

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