Memphis Depay Breaks Netherlands Scoring Record vs Lithuania

Memphis Depay became the all-time leading scorer for the Netherlands national football team by scoring twice in a dramatic World Cup qualifier against Lithuania, bringing his total to 51 goals and surpassing Robin van Persie's previous record of 50. Depay opened the scoring early in the match and later headed home the winning goal after Lithuania had mounted a spirited comeback to level the game at 2-2. His goals helped the Dutch secure a 3-2 victory, placing them at the top of their qualifying group. The 31-year-old striker, who currently plays for Brazilian club Corinthians, has been a consistent presence for the Netherlands since his debut in 2013, accumulating 104 caps. Depay’s achievement places him ahead of Dutch football legends such as Patrick Kluivert, Dennis Bergkamp, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Johan Cruyff, and he is now approaching Wesley Sneijder’s record for most appearances. This milestone highlights Depay’s significant impact on Dutch football amid a nomadic club career across Europe and Brazil.