Thijs Houwing (born 22 April 1981) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1981-04-22) 22 April 1981 (age 41) | ||
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 | ||
National team | |||
Netherlands U20 | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Born 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]
Houwing represented the Netherlands at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship, making 4 appearances in the tournament.[6]
While 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]
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