Jeroen Houwen (born 18 February 1996) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Eredivisie club RKC Waalwijk.[2]
Club career
Vitesse
Houwen was born in Venray, and grew up in Oirlo.[1] He joined Vitesse in 2012 and quickly progressed to the first-team squad, appearing as a substitute throughout the 2014–15 campaign. On 19 November 2017, Houwen finally made his Vitesse debut in their 4–2 away defeat against Groningen.[3]
On 27 August 2018, Houwen agreed to join Eerste Divisie side, Telstar on a season-long loan.[4]
RKC Waalwijk
On 15 May 2023, Houwen signed a two-year deal with Eredivisie club RKC Waalwijk.[5] During his first season at the club, Houwen served as a backup to Etienne Vaessen. However, he became the starting goalkeeper ahead of the 2024–25 season, securing the position over new signing Yanick van Osch.[6]
Career statistics
- As of match played 31 August 2018.[7]
| Club | Season | League | KNVB Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Vitesse | 2013–14 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014–15 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015–16 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2016–17 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2017–18 | Eredivisie | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| Telstar (loan) | 2018–19 | Eerste Divisie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in the Eredivisie European play-offs
References
- ^ a b "Jeroen Houwen: "Je moet er dingen voor laten, met mijn vrienden kon ik ook niet altijd op stap"". InMill (in Dutch). 21 February 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ Jeroen Houwen at WorldFootball.net
- ^ "Groningen vs. Vitesse". Soccerway. 19 November 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ^ "Houwen op huurbasis naar Telstar". SBV Vitesse Official Site. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ "RKC Waalwijk contracteert Jeroen Houwen tot medio 2025" (in Dutch). RKC Waalwijk. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Jeroen Houwen uit Langenboom dit seizoen onder de lat bij RKC Waalwijk". InMill (in Dutch). 6 August 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ Jeroen Houwen at Soccerway
External links
- Jeroen Houwen at WorldFootball.net
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