Depay Breaks Dutch Assist Record & Extends Scoring Tally in 4-0 Win Over Finland
Netherlands 4-0 Finland: Record-Breaking Night for Depay
Memphis Depay wrote his name further into Dutch football history, registering both his record-breaking 35th assist and his 54th international goal in a dominant 4-0 win over Finland in Amsterdam.
The result keeps the Netherlands top of Group G, three points clear of Poland, as they edge closer to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Depay Makes History with Assist & Goal
The 31-year-old Corinthians forward was at the heart of everything at the Johan Cruyff Arena:
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15’ — Depay slipped a pinpoint pass to Donyell Malen (Aston Villa), who rifled in from the edge of the box.
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25’ — Depay delivered a curling free-kick that Virgil van Dijk powered into the net with a header – his 35th assist, surpassing Wesley Sneijder’s all-time Dutch record.
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38’ — The former Barcelona and Lyon striker calmly converted a penalty, sealing the match before half-time and moving his goal tally to 54 for the Netherlands.
Late Show Seals Victory
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Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) added a stunning fourth goal in the dying minutes, blasting in after good work by Xavi Simons (Tottenham), who picked up the assist.
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Finland, despite flashes of attacking intent, were comfortably outclassed across all areas of the pitch.
Group G Standings (After 6 Games)
|
Pos |
Team |
Pts |
GD |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Netherlands |
15 |
+17 |
|
2 |
Poland |
12 |
+11 |
|
3 |
Lithuania |
7 |
-3 |
|
4 |
Finland |
6 |
-5 |
|
5 |
Estonia |
2 |
-12 |
|
6 |
Moldova |
1 |
-8 |
Depay’s Records at a Glance
|
Record |
Tally |
|---|---|
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Most assists (Netherlands) |
35 |
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Most goals (Netherlands) |
54 |
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Appearances |
95 |
Depay now sits alone atop both scoring and assisting charts for the Dutch national team – a rare feat for any international footballer.
What They Said
Ronald Koeman (Netherlands coach):
“Memphis continues to deliver at the highest level. Records are special, but his leadership on the pitch is just as vital.”
Memphis Depay:
“I’m proud. Very proud. But more than that, I’m happy the team is winning and playing great football. These moments are for the country.”
What’s Next?
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Netherlands face Poland in Warsaw on 15 November, in a match that could all but secure their place in North America next summer.
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Finland host Estonia on the same day in a must-win clash to keep slim play-off hopes alive.
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