Xander Houtkoop

Heerenveen, Emmen and Heracles

Houtkoop began his career as a bencher at SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie, failing to register an appearance. In the summer of 2009, Houtkoop signed a season-long loan with FC Emmen in the Eerste Divisie. 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.

Go Ahead, ADO and Cambuur

In July 2011, Houtkoop signed with Go Ahead Eagles after his Heracles contract expired. With Go Ahead, he had 93 caps and 21 goals, helping Go Ahead return to the Eredivisie. In the summer of 2014, Houtkoop signed a two-year contract with ADO Den Haag. Here he had three goals. Houtkoop had the misfortune to score one goal against his own team in a game against Ajax. 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.

HamKam, New Zealand and Jubbega

Houtkoop went to Hamarkameratene that played in the Norwegian First Division on…