Memphis Depay has become a reference name in the Netherlands. The striker was erected this Sunday at the top historical scorer of the National Team. He beat the record with honors: not only scored the first goal that opened the scoreboard against Lithuania, but got another one, more valuable, which served for the Dutch team to take the triumph (2-3) in Kaunas.
Memphis achieved honor at 12 minutes. With a volley shot to a center from the left of Cody Gakpo, he marked THE GOAL NUMBER 51 and surpassed at the head of the filmmakers to Robie van Persie (50). The second came through a header after a foul thrown by Denzel Dumfries and hook the game again (m. 63), just after a triple change activated by Ronald Koeman. The team had been advanced by 0-2 (Quinten Timber's work in the 33rd minute), and before the lithuania break the score had matched through Gvidas Gineitis (m. 36) and Edvinas Girdvainis (m. 43).
Memphis, in front of two Lithuanian defenses in Kaunas's duel. / Petras Malukas / AFP
In Corinthians from 2024
He saved the triumph Memphis, which adds five goals in the classification phase, since he had marked one to Finland and two to Malta, and rises to the first position of the gunners of his country by moving to Robie van Persie (50). The third is Klaas-Jan Hentelaar (42). The Netherlands leads Group G with three wins and a draw (against Poland). Along the way has overcome other illustrious names such as Patrick Kluivert (40), Dennis Bergkamp (37), Faas Wilkes (335) and Ruud van Nistelrooy (33), the same as Johan Cruyff, tenth in the table.
Memphis celebrating his goal to Elche, at Camp Nou, in League 22-23. / JORDI COTRINA / EPC
Memphis, 31, can expand its advantage if, as it seems, it retains the good form and accompanying the selection to the World Cup of 2026. Koeman does not care that the center striker plays in Brazil, in the ranks of the Corinthians since 2024. It is its greatest scoring guarantee, as they dictate the numbers. The controversial footballer signed for the Sao Paulo club after a season at Atlético de Madrid, where he arrived after Two campaigns at Barça (2021-23).
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