Robin Van Persie has officially become the all-time leading scorer for the Dutch national team. The prolific striker achieved this milestone by scoring a fantastic hat-trick against Hungary, helping the Netherlands secure an 8-1 victory. With a total of 41 goals in 80 caps, Van Persie surpassed Patrick Kluivert’s record of 40 goals in 79 caps. The Netherlands has already qualified for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, providing Van Persie with another opportunity to showcase his goal-scoring prowess on the global stage.
The updated ranking of top scorers for the Netherlands is as follows:
- Robin van Persie – 41 goals in 80 caps
- Patrick Kluivert – 40 goals in 79 caps
- Faas Wilkes – 35 goals in 38 caps
- Ruud van Nistelrooy – 35 goals in 70 caps
- Klaas-Jan Huntelaar – 34 goals in 59 caps
