Netherlands penalty taker

Memphis Depay is our current Netherlands penalty taker call, with Cody Gakpo next in line if the order changes.

Memphis Depay is the Netherlands' primary penalty taker when he starts. The 2025 evidence trail is strong enough to stop hedging: Depay took and scored the big senior penalties against Spain and Finland, while Cody Gakpo only stepped in when Depay was not the taker on the pitch.

If you searched for Netherlands penalty taker, the hierarchy at the top is the quickest answer we are willing to publish right now. The evidence trail underneath shows why that order makes the cut.

For World Cup 2026, Memphis Depay is the current first-choice call for Netherlands, with Cody Gakpo the closest backup if the tournament order shifts.

A fresh in-match penalty can move this page quickly, especially if it contradicts the current lead or happens with the full-strength tournament pool on the pitch.

For the more conditional boards, one more clean senior penalty is often enough to sharpen the backup line or flip the order outright.

Spot a hierarchy shift, a squad-specific wrinkle or a better local source? Contact us here. If you are close to the Netherlands setup and have stronger information, that is exactly the kind of update we want.