Today, renowned media outlet Marca published an article praising Dutch forward Cody Gakpo, even comparing him to the greatest player in Dutch history, Marco van Basten.
Gakpo has been exceptional in this European Championship, scoring 3 goals in 4 games, currently tied for the top scorer. In the Round of 16 match where the Netherlands beat Romania 3-0, Gakpo opened the scoring in the first half and then assisted on Marten de Roon’s goal in the second half to seal the victory. This makes him the first Dutch player to score and assist in a European Championship knockout match in 32 years.
Meanwhile, Gakpo is only two goals away from becoming the Dutch top scorer in a single European Championship. Previously, Dutch legends Van Basten and Patrick Kluivert both scored 5 goals in a single tournament.
Furthermore, Gakpo is undoubtedly a big-game player. He was the Netherlands’ top scorer in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and all 12 goals he has scored for the senior team have been in official matches (excluding friendlies), demonstrating his high quality.
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