Thijs Houwing (born 22 April 1981) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a striker.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 April 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Vasse, Netherlands | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Twente | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2003 | Twente | 80 | (12) |
| 2003–2004 | De Graafschap | 19 | (0) |
| 2004–2006 | Cambuur | 47 | (6) |
| 2006–2007 | Kozakken Boys | ||
| 2007–2011 | SV Spakenburg | ||
| 2011–2013 | HHC Hardenberg | 44 | (15) |
| 2013–2014 | DOS'37 | ||
| International career | |||
| Netherlands U20 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
editClub career
editBorn in Vasse,[1] Houwing began his career with Twente, scoring on his professional debut on 26 March 2000.[2] He also played professionally for De Graafschap and Cambuur.[1]
Houwing later played for Kozakken Boys, SV Spakenburg, HHC Hardenberg and DOS'37.[3][4][5]
International career
editHouwing represented the Netherlands at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship, making 4 appearances in the tournament.[6]
Later career
editWhile playing part-time for SV Spakenburg, Houwing also worked in the marketing department at Heracles Almelo.[7] He had previously studied Commercial Sport Economics at the Johan Cruyff University.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Profile" (in Dutch). Voetbal International. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ^ "Thijs Houwing heeft een prima leven" (in Dutch). Voetbal.nl. 10 November 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ^ "Profile" (in Dutch). Voetbal International. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ^ "Thijs Houwing verlaat HHC" (in Dutch). Tubantia. 12 March 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ^ "Thijs Houwing naar DOS'37" (in Dutch). Tubbergen. 13 April 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ^ Thijs Houwing – FIFA competition record (archived)
- ^ a b "Wie is wie: Thijs Houwing" (in Dutch). Heracles Almelo. 13 September 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
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