The former athlete highlighted names that, in his view, built more solid legacies: ‘Van Persie, Robben, Sneijder… They marked in the moments that really mattered, that’s what people remember’
Ruud Gullit, icon of Dutch football and winner of in 1987, commented with some caution about the recent record of the highest scorer of the national team. Last Sunday, the striker marked two goals in the 3-2 win over Lithuania, by the qualifiers, reaching 52 goals with the orange shirt. Despite the historical mark, Gullit signaled that only numbers do not define the true greatness of a player.
“It’s an iconic achievement, I don’t deny that. But to be remembered in a really special way, it is necessary to score decisive goals in great tournaments,” Gullit told Ziggo Sport’s Rondo program. The statement suggests that for the former player, Depay’s legacy still lacks determining performances in or.
The former athlete highlighted names that, in his view, built more solid legacies. “Van Persie, Robben, Sneijder … They scored in the moments that really mattered. That’s what people remember,” said Gullit, emphasizing that great achievements require more than accumulation of goals in qualifying or friendly.
Gullit was accompanied by Marco Van Basten, a selection partner and the legendary 80’s Milan, while Sneijder, who participated in the same program, chose to compliment Depay without criticism. “It’s amazing what he has achieved. Many have doubted him, but he has always been back. He is now the greatest scorer of the national team deserves respect,” said the former midfielder.
At 31, Memphis Depay accumulates 52 goals for the Netherlands, including the two scored against Lithuania. The Netherlands returns to the field on Thursday to face the selection of, at 3:45 pm, at Qali National, for the seventh round of the qualifiers.
*With information from Estadão Content
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