Thijs Houwing (born 22 April 1981) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Thijs Houwing
Personal information
Date of birth (1981-04-22) 22 April 1981 (age 43)
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

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Club career

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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]

International career

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Houwing represented the Netherlands at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship, making 4 appearances in the tournament.[6]

Later career

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Profile" (in Dutch). Voetbal International. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Thijs Houwing heeft een prima leven" (in Dutch). Voetbal.nl. 10 November 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  3. ^ "Profile" (in Dutch). Voetbal International. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  4. ^ "Thijs Houwing verlaat HHC" (in Dutch). Tubantia. 12 March 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  5. ^ "Thijs Houwing naar DOS'37" (in Dutch). Tubbergen. 13 April 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  6. ^ Thijs HouwingFIFA competition record (archived)
  7. ^ a b "Wie is wie: Thijs Houwing" (in Dutch). Heracles Almelo. 13 September 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2015.