Memphis Depay: Manchester United star's best performances in his career so far

Image: Memphis Depay starred in Man Utd's Champions League win over Club Brugge

After Memphis Depay's headline-grabbing performance in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Club Brugge, we take a look back at the Dutchman's greatest games so far...

The forward's double in the Champions League play-off win on Tuesday night helped United to a healthy first-leg advantage.

However, it's not the first time Memphis has been the star man. From his early days at PSV, to his Eredivisie-winning exploits last season and 2014 World Cup heroics, here are his best moments to date...

Scores on second-ever PSV appearance

Image: Depay scored in just his second-ever league appearance for PSV

Memphis had already made a fast start to life in the PSV first-team, scoring on his first-ever appearance for the club's senior side 20 minutes into an 8-0 thrashing of VVSB in a second round Cup game - and his maiden league goal didn't take long to arrive either. Memphis made his PSV league debut as an injury-time sub against rivals Feyenoord in February 2012 and the following month he found the net just six minutes into his second appearance after being introduced as a second-half change against Heerenveen.

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Bursts onto Champions League scene

Image: Memphis showed his long-range shooting skills for PSV

Memphis made an immediate impact on his introduction to Champions League football. The then 19-year-old unleashed a 40-yard rocket into the top corner just after the hour mark in PSV's Champions League third qualifying round 2-0 win over Belgian side Zulte Waregem in July 2013. It was the type of long-range goal which has since become Depay's trademark...

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Watch a selection of Memphis Depay's best goals for PSV in the 2014/15 Eredivisie season

Fires PSV into Europe 

Memphis enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2013/14 and delivered for PSV on the final day in their must-win clash with NAC Breda. PSV needed all three points to secure a fourth-placed finish and 41st consecutive year of European football. With just 16 minutes on the clock, Memphis allayed the home crowd's nerves with a cool finish to set up a 2-0 win.

Scores on World Cup debut

Image: Memphis scored a stunner on his World Cup debut

Memphis made some introduction to the Brazil World Cup. While he had to watch from the bench as Netherlands routed Spain 5-1 in one of the games of the tournament, Memphis seized his chance to make his mark against Australia in the next group game. After being introduced at half-time, Memphis scored the Netherlands' winner in the 68th minute with a superb long-range drive. The strike made him the youngest-ever Dutch goal-scorer at a World Cup - and he got a second in Holland's final group game against Chile five days later.

Nets brace as PSV thrash Twente

Image: Memphis scored twice against Twente last season

Memphis was PSV's top scorer as they won the Eredivisie title in 2014/15 and his double in their 5-0 win at FC Twente was a perfect example of his attacking skills. His blistering pace was on show as he burst forward before coolly slotting a left-foot shot past the goalkeeper to make it 4-0, before pouncing on a defensive error and firing in from close range for his team's fifth.

Scores as PSV clinch Eredivisie title

Image: Memphis celebrates PSV's title triumph with team-mates Luuk de Jong and Georgino Wijnaldum

The Philips Stadion was rocking on 18 April 2015 as PSV clinched the Eredivisie title with a 4-1 thrashing of Heerenveen - and Memphis got in on the fun with a stunning first-half free-kick. Twenty-five yards out in a central position, the Dutch ace whipped a swerving shot into the top corner, giving the goalkeeper no chance - and sparking wild celebrations in the crowd. 

Many of Memphis' greatest moments came in the Eredivisie - which you can watch every week on Sky Sports 5 HD. 

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