Because of his two goals on Sunday against Lithuania, Memphis Depay Robin van Persie left behind as top scorer of all time of Orange. Five connoisseurs speak out about the 31-year-old attacker. “I thought: what kind of terrible winger is that?”
“Records are there to be broken. I have proudly worn the honorary title for years and now I congratulate Memphis.”
“Whether I had ever seen that Memphis would take over this record? When I played with him, he was still young and he mainly played as a offside player. After that he went through the same process as me. I also started in other positions and ended in the rush. If you are a striker and you can also take a lot of penalties and free stairs, then you feel that it is possible to get that record.”
“The fact that I have lost the record is what it is. This is the circle of life . That’s how we keep each other busy.”
“I still had one place in the selection for the youth-Ek. Dick Advocaat said:” Cor, you have to take Memphis with you. “Dick was then a PSV trainer and had Memphis there in his team. In all honesty I had only seen Memphis playing a few times. But I listened to Dick.”
“Memphis was a huge speed player, a good dribble and an incredible shot at the time. But he was also young. He did not have a base place, but often fell in. Young Germany (3-2 vict.) Already delivered an assist after a few minutes.”
“At that time you could not predict that Memphis would go that far. He was seen as a difficult boy at the time, but I found him very amiable and fun. I remember that one evening in the player hotel in Israel he was sitting at the bar with some girls. Then I walked past and said:” Memphis, call but if you need some help. I am also very good at this too. “He thought that was wonderful.”
“Twelve years later we still have a special connection. I sometimes come across him in Rotterdam. Then he always gives me a big hug. I wish him this record.”
“Memphis is special because of his goals, his qualities, but also for the person he is. It is a special boy, in the right way. I am the leader of Orange, but Memphis is also one of the leaders. We need him.”
“What I find so good about this record is that Memphis has returned from a serious knee injury. I know how difficult that is. By working hard, Memphis is now top scorer of all time of Orange. I am proud of him.”
“I remember that I saw Memphis playing a long time ago, I think that was with the Dutch Juniors. Then I thought: what a terrible offside player who is just nagging against the referee? Memphis and I sometimes make a joke.”
“Memphis has developed as a player and as a person. We can say a lot to each other, because we have known each other for a long time and have a bond. But I am still able to stimulate Memphis and he answers that in the right way. Just look at the match against Lithuania and his two goals. He has again shown that he is the best striker we can set up.”
“The grandfather of Memphis was for Ajax. Memphis himself came from the Rotterdam area, so friends prefer to see him go to Feyenoord. But his mother told me that he had already been obsessed with the Orange team from Kleins.”
“That was also reflected when he registered as a boy at VV Moordrecht. One of the board members: do you want to play football at Ajax, Feyenoord or PSV later? The answer from Memphis: in the Dutch national team. You can therefore assume that this record means a lot to him.”
When I often interviewed him for the book in 2018 and 2019, he was far removed from this record. But he already spoke in metaphors such as: “I’m going to climb mountains of which the height is not known to anyone yet.” The bar is always high at Memphis. That has been important with this record. And his perseverance and willpower. Being painting what the crowd of you thinks. Otherwise he would have dropped out after that bullshit about that hat. “
“And don’t forget this national coach. Memphis was trained as ‘ten’, broke through as left winger and then it was Koeman who put him in the forefront for the first time. Memphis became the center striker and top scorer as we know it today.”
Thanks to his two goals Against Lithuania on Sunday, Memphis Depay Has Surpassed Robin van Persie as the all-time top scorer for the orange. Five experts Express Their Views on the 31-Year-old Striker. “I thought: What child or terrible winger is that?”
“Records are made to be broken. I wore the honorary title with great pride for many years and now i congratulate memphis.”
“Did I ever see Memphis Taking over this record? When I Played with Him, he was Still Young and Mainly Played as a Winger. After that, He went through the Same Process as I also Started in Other Positions and ended up in the striker to striker ter Many Penalties and Free Kicks, You Feel That It Is Possible to Take That Record. “
“The fact that I have lost the record now is what it is. This is the circle of life . That’s how we keep each other busy.”
“I had one spot heft in the selection for the European Youth Championship. Dick Advocaat Said:” Cor, you have to take Memphis with You. “Dick was the coach of PSV at the time and had Memphis in His Team There. In all Honesty, I only Seen Memphis.” Play a Memphis. “
“Memphis was then a player with enormous speed, a good dribble and an unbelievable shot. But he was also still young. He didn’t have a starting spot, but he often came on as a substitute. Against Young Germany (3-2 victory, ed.) he already provided an assist after a few minutes.”
“You Couldn’t Predict That Memphis would go Far. He was Seen As A Difficult Boy At The Time, But I Found Him Very Likeably and Fun. I Remember Evening in The Players’ Hotel In Israel He was sitting at the Barls. Girls. If you need some help. I’m also very good at that. “He thought that was great.”
“Twelve years later, we still have a special connection. I still run into him in Rotterdam. Then he always gives me a big hug. I wholeheartedly grant him this record.”
“Memphis is special because his goals, his qualities, but also because of the person is he. He is a special boy, in a good way. I am the captain of orange, but memphis is also one of the leaders. We need him.”
“What I Find So Impressive About This Record is that Memphis Has Returned From A Serious Knee Injury. I Know How Difficult That Is Myself. By Working Hard, Memphis is Now the All-Time Top Scorer for Orange. I am Proud of Him.”
“I remember seeing memphis play a long time ago, I think it was with young orange. Then I thought: what child of terrible winger is that who is just complaining to the referee? Memphis and I still joke about that sometimes.”
“Memphis has developed as a player and as a person. We can say a lot to each other because we have known each other for a long time and have bond. But I am still able to stimulate memphis and he responds to that in the right waytawast agents’st arrest wayast Agaanst Goals.
“Memphis’ Grandfather was for Ajax. Memphis Himself Came From the Rotterdam Area, So Friends Preferred Him To Go to Feyenoord. But his mother told me that he had leg obsessed with orange from an early age.”
“That was also reflected when he signed up with vv Moordrecht as a boy. One of the board members asked: Do you want to play football at Ajax, Feyenoord or PSV later? Memphis’ Answer: In The Dutch National Team. SO YOU AS.”
When I Often Interviewed Him in 2018 and 2019 for the book, he was Still Far from this record. But he was already speaking in Metaphors Such as: “I am going to climb mountains whose height is not Yet Known to Anyone.” The Bar is Always High for Memphis. That has leg important in this record. And his perseverance and Willpower. Not caring about what the crowd thinks of you. Otherwise, he would have dropped out after that fuss about that hat. “
“And Don’t Forget This National Coach. Memphis was trained as a ‘ten’, broke through as a left winger and then it was koeman who put him in the striker position for the first time. This is how memphis became now.”
