Memphis Depay Makes History as Netherlands’ All-Time Leading Scorer
KAUNAS, LITHUANIA —Memphis Depay has made history, becoming the Netherlands’ all-time leading goal scorer after netting two goals in a crucial World Cup qualifier against Lithuania. The 31-year-old’s heroics, which sealed a hard-fought victory for his team in Kaunas, saw him surpass Robin van Persie’s previous record to reach a new milestone of 52 international goals.
Depay, who plays for Brazilian club Corinthians, broke the record with his 51st international goal after turning in a cross from Cody Gakpo. He then went on to score the winner with a powerful header from a Denzel Dumfries cross, solidifying the Netherlands’ position at the top of Group G.
The forward made his debut for the national team in 2013 and scored his first goal at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. His remarkable career has seen him play for major European clubs like PSV, Manchester United, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid before his recent move to Brazil. Depay’s latest achievement solidifies his legacy as one of the nation’s greatest players
Most Goals for the Netherlands
Depay’s historic feat places him at the top of a storied list of Dutch goalscoring legends. Here are the players with the most international goals for the Netherlands national football team.
- Memphis Depay – 52 goals
- Robin van Persie – 50 goals
- Klaas-Jan Huntelaar – 42 goals
- Patrick Kluivert – 40 goals
- Dennis Bergkamp – 37 goals
- Arjen Robben – 37 goals
- Ruud van Nistelrooy – 35 goals
- Faas Wilkes – 35 goals
- Beb Bakhuys – 28 goals
- Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink – 28 goals
