First, though, he has the chance to claim centre-stage with Netherlands, and he did just that during the 2-0 win against Austria, which secured top spot in Group C and a place in the Euro 2020 round of 16 for the Dutch.
Just like his team, though, Depay is showing positives and negatives.
Frank de Boer’s team is a tough side to assess after two games in Group C.
It is a responsibility that he has grown accustomed to in recent years.
That contribution reflected his club form at Lyon, where he has scored 76 goals in 182 games since moving from United in 2017.
But can he now deliver in the biggest game and against the toughest opponents? We will soon find out, with the Dutch facing the third-placed team in Group D, E or F in Budapest in the round of 16.
Depay appears ready for the challenge, though.
He arrived at the club and immediately asked for the prestigious No.