{"id":16966,"date":"2025-09-15T09:32:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/?p=16966"},"modified":"2025-09-15T09:32:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:32:13","slug":"puma-2025-memphis-depay-52-goals-md51-boots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/?p=16966","title":{"rendered":"PUMA 2025 Honors Memphis Depay\u2019s 52 Goals with Limited-Edition MD51 Boots"},"content":{"rendered":"

Breaking records and inspiring the next generation, Memphis Depay<\/a>\u2019s journey to the Netherlands<\/a>\u2019 all-time scoring title is marked by unique football boots made for those who shaped his success.<\/p>\n

New Era for Dutch Football Legends<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With his 51st strike for the Netherlands<\/a>, Memphis Depay<\/a> has officially surpassed Robin van Persie<\/a> to become the nation\u2019s all-time men\u2019s top goal scorer, an achievement celebrated worldwide and cementing his place among the Oranje greats<\/a>. During a dramatic 3-2 World Cup qualifying victory over Lithuania<\/a> in September 2025, Depay scored twice\u2014including the match-winner\u2014lifting his total to an astonishing 52 goals in 104 caps by the end of the night.<\/p>\n

The Story of the MD51 ULTRA Football Boots<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To honor this milestone, PUMA<\/a> partnered with Depay<\/a> on 51 pairs of exclusive MD51 ULTRA boots<\/a>. The limited run will not go on sale\u2014instead, each pair is destined for the 51 most influential people in Memphis<\/a>\u2019 journey, including family, friends, coaches, and key supporters.<\/p>\n

Memphis Depay<\/strong> said<\/a>, \u201cI was a young boy with big dreams; a cub became a lion on the biggest stage. The world has seen some of my journey but not all, the hard work, the dedication that people do not see is what helped me achieve something that will live with me forever.\u201d<\/p>\n

Memphis Depay<\/strong> continued<\/a>, \u201cTo become the Netherlands<\/a> top male goal scorer is a true honor, with the amazing players that have played for this great nation, to be the person with the most goals shows there is no dream too big. I wanted to celebrate by giving a special token of my appreciation to the people that helped me along the way \u2013 51 boots, 51 people that walked beside me on my journey. I am so happy with this record, but it doesn\u2019t stop there. The journey still has more chapters to write.\u201d<\/p>\n

Design That Tells a Personal Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The MD51 ULTRA boots<\/a> showcase symbolic, custom artwork split between two colorways:<\/p>\n