The forward of the Netherlands national team, Memphis Depay, opened the scoring in the match of the 1/8 finals of the World Cup against the USA. The 28-year-old scored his 43rd goal for the national team in his 85th match.
Thus, he moved into sole second place in the top scorer race, ahead of Claes-Jan Huntelaar (42 goals in 75 matches). On the first line remains Robin van Persie - 50 goals in 102 matches.
Memphis Depay first played for the Netherlands national team in October 2013. Since then, he not only scored 43 goals, but also provided 29 assists in 85 matches. Among the current players of the Netherlands national team, Depay's closest pursuer in the top scorer race is Jorginho Wijnaldum (26 goals in 86 matches).