Kaj Sierhuis may have just delivered the perfect farewell performance for Fortuna Sittard. The in-form striker hinted at a summer exit from the Eredivisie club, and he certainly went out in style in front of the home faithful. With a goal and an assist, Sierhuis powered his side to a thrilling 3-2 victory over PEC Zwolle, bringing his season tally to 12 goals. Over his tenure with the club, he has now racked up an impressive 29 goals in just 77 appearances.

Losing a player of Sierhuis's caliber will be a significant blow for Fortuna Sittard. But his weekend heroics did more than just secure three points—they etched his name into the club's history books. That crucial goal saw him surpass Burnley's Zian Flemming as the most prolific striker for Fortuna at the Eredivisie level this century. As noted by Voetbal International, Flemming managed 24 league goals during his time with the club. Sierhuis, however, has now notched his 25th league goal, with one regular-season match remaining against Utrecht to potentially extend that record.

For context, Flemming, who made his name at Fortuna Sittard with 27 goals in 63 games, left the Eredivisie for Millwall in 2022. After scoring 23 goals in 92 appearances for the London club, he joined Burnley on loan in 2024. That loan spell proved fruitful, with 14 goals in 37 games prompting a permanent move last summer. This past weekend, Flemming scored his 10th Premier League goal for the Clarets, bringing his overall season tally to 11. While Sierhuis now holds the crown at Fortuna, both strikers continue to showcase the talent that first blossomed in the Netherlands.