Stat attack: Barcelona forward has scored the most match-winners in La Liga this season

Barcelona were linked to Memphis Depay through the 2020/21 season, with a move thought to be nearing with Ronald Koeman as the coach. With less than no money to pull in the Dutchman on a transfer fee, though, Barcelona eventually signed him on a free transfer in 2021.

His start to life in Catalonia was spectacular, as he scored three goals during pre-season, and then added two goals and an assist in the opening three games of the season for Barça.

With the change of management coupled with his own injury issues, Memphis’ prominence in the team has changed drastically. He’s played just 95 minutes this year, but has added two goals in his last two appearances – both off the bench.

Despite his decreasing importance, Memphis has scored six match-winning goals in La Liga, which is the joint-highest along with Karim Benzema. The most recent of these came vs Elche on the weekend, when he slotted his penalty in the top right corner.

Memphis also scored the winner vs Villarreal in the 88th minute and was the only person on the scoresheet when he converted his penalty in the 48th minute.

Not to forget the clash against Valencia at the Camp Nou when he assisted Ansu Fati for the equaliser, and then scored the goal to take Barça ahead in the first half itself. His opening goal vs Levante in September was also a match-winner. And finally, the first-half winner vs Getafe in gameweek 3 of La Liga.

It is imperative to note that apart from his goals, Memphis has also won Barcelona points through his assists. In total, he has won the team 21 points out of 29 when he was on the pitch.

Now fully fit, the 28-year-old could get be awarded with a start vs Galatasary on Thursday in the Europa League. He is yet to score a single goal in European football for Barça and will hope to add to his tally of ten goals this season.