The Dutch goalkeeper, who has a record for being the tallest player in the Premier League, has had to adjust to life outside the spotlight during his first weeks at Ipswich Town. Scherpen has told ESPN that he hopes to be remembered as a good goalkeeper, rather than just being the tallest. In his daily life, Scherpen has to adapt to his height by occasionally having to duck down, as he has humorously pointed out. He has even rented a house from a former player who is 1.60 meters tall. VoetbalPrimeur reports that Scherpen's team, Ipswich Town, recently played Manchester United at Old Trafford, losing 5-2. Scherpen has spoken about the experience, saying it was a busy game and that he had enjoyed playing in the Champions League, but this was a match he wanted to play in.