Key Takeaways:
- Memphis Depay provided two assists during the 4:0 World Cup qualifier against Finland
- Depay has now set a new national record with 35 assists for the Netherlands
- He converted a penalty, bringing his total to 54 international goals and reinforcing his status as the nation’s all-time top scorer
Depay Sets Record for National Team Assists
Memphis Depay delivered an outstanding performance for the Netherlands as they defeated Finland 4:0 in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture. The forward, currently representing Corinthians, not only provided two assists during the match but also secured his place at the summit of the Netherlands’ all-time assist chart.
Memphis Depay already was the all-time top scorer in the history of the Netherlands.
He just became their all-time leader in assists as well (35) 🤯 pic.twitter.com/H8TO0U8uNU
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 12, 2025
Surpassing Legends on the National Stage
Prior to the encounter with Finland, Depay was level on 33 assists with Wesley Sneijder at the top of the leaderboard. His latest contribution, however, saw him reach 35 assists, establishing a new national record.
| Player | Assists | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Depay | 35 | 54 |
| Wesley Sneijder | 33 | 31 |
| Robin van Persie | 22 | 50 |
Extending His Goal-Scoring Legacy
Depay further demonstrated his importance to the Dutch side by converting a penalty, bringing his international goal tally to 54. Having recently surpassed Robin van Persie’s total of 50 goals, Depay continues to strengthen his position as the Netherlands’ all-time leading scorer.
