Xander Houtkoop (born 26 March 1989) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a winger. He formerly played for FC Emmen, Heracles Almelo, Go Ahead Eagles and ADO Den Haag. Houtkoop is known for his speed, creativity, close control and flair.
After an impressive campaign in Emmen, Houtkoop attracted the interest of Eredivisie-club Heracles Almelo. Following intense speculation surrounding his future, Houtkoop signed a two-year contract at Heracles Almelo in April 2010 after his contract at Heerenveen had expired. He had six caps for the club.
In August 2015, Houtkoop signed a three-year deal with SC Cambuur on a free transfer. Houtkoop's three-year contract with ADO Den Haag was dissolved to allow this move. On 25 January 2017, Houtkoop was one of two Cambuur players to miss a penalty, after a 2016–17 KNVB Cup game against FC Utrecht ended 2–2. Cambuur won away, as three Utrecht players had missed. The contract with Cambuur expired in the summer of 2018.
After this adventure in Norway, Houtkoop had an internship in New Zealand, before refusing an offer from Canada. On 1 September 2019, Houtkoop joined VV Jubbega. Houtkoop was recruited to Jubbenga by its head coach Inne Schotanus, who was his trainer in the SC Heerenveen youth. In his first game for Jubbega, entering as a substitute, it managed to beat VV GOMOS 6–7 including 2 goals and 2 assists by Houtkoop, after GOMOS had led this cup game 6–2 and Jubbega had one player less due to a red card.
HamKam, New Zealand and Jubbega
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