Memphis Depay: champion still hungry for more at Corinthians

Memphis Depay: champion still hungry for more at Corinthians Memphis Depay is already one of the most successful foreign players in Corinthians’ recent history, but the star is still hungry for more titles. Check out the new PUMA Ultra 7, Memphis Depay’s boot. Click here to learn more With his contract renewed, the Dutchman has a clear objective at Timão: win the Copa Libertadores! And Memphis has already made a difference in South America’s top competition in 2026. The star made his debut on May 27 against Platense and helped Timão secure a place in the round of 16 as group winners, where Corinthians will decide qualification this Thursday (20) against Rosario Central of Argentina – with Memphis on the pitch! The last time Timão reached the Libertadores round of 16 was in 2022, when the São Paulo side ended up being eliminated by Flamengo. But now, with Memphis, the story will be different. The No. 10 has a strong record in international competitions, with 45 goal involvements in 80 matches across the Champions League, Europa League and Copa Sudamericana – an average of 0.56 goals/assists per game. Backed by their biggest star, Corinthians are going all in to win the Libertadores, a title they have not lifted since winning it for the first time in 2012. The optimism is no coincidence. Memphis has been putting in strong performances and is Fernando Diniz’s main bet to lead Timão. “He is a special player, decisive in the big moments,” said the Corinthians coach. And that is no coincidence. Since arriving in September 2023, the forward has racked up 79 matches, 20 goals and 15 assists for Corinthians, contributing a goal every 155 minutes. More than just his goal contributions, he has been even more important for the club’s trophy room, playing a key role in the three titles he has won in just over 300 days with Timão: the 2025 Campeonato Paulista – the club’s first state title since 2019 –, the 2025 Copa do Brasil and the 2026 Supercopa do Brasil. The Copa do Brasil triumph brought an extra reward: a direct place in the 2026 Copa Libertadores group stage – Timão’s great obsession in 2026 – as well as revenue of approximately R$ 97.8 million in prize money accumulated throughout the rounds. In one of the songs released in Brazil by the player, who also has a parallel career as a rapper, the Dutchman made his ambition in Brazil clear: dominate the game! "They ask me why I came (I came). My purpose is bigger than fame (yeah). I hope they don’t take it the wrong way because I’m on my way to dominate the game (ay)," Depay sings in "Talking with the Favelas," a song in partnership with MC Hariel. And dominating the game has a clear definition: making Corinthians win the Copa Libertadores again! This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.