Premier League provides crucial goals for the Oranje, analysis says

Premier League players make a striking contribution to the Dutch national team, according to an analysis by Bart Frouws and Sjoerd Keizer. The most recent goals for the Netherlands national team were all scored by players who have been active in the Premier League in the recent period.

Bart Frouws and Sjoerd Keizer, who collaborate on Scoreboard journalism, emphasize that this statistic underscores the influence of the English competition. They point out that all recent goal‑scorers for the Dutch national team are currently active in England. As a result, the Premier League gains a remarkably important role in the success of the Netherlands national team.

While the Dutch national team traditionally relies on talent from home and abroad, this research shows a clear dependence on the Premier League for goals. The contrast demonstrates how the English competition provides a key contribution to the performances of the Dutch national team.