Niek Loohuis
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| Niek Loohuis | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Niek Loohuis | |
| Date of birth | April 25, 1986 | |
| Place of birth |  Losser, Netherlands |
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| Playing position | Midfielder | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | SC Heerenveen | |
| Number | 18 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| ?-2004 | FC Twente and Quick'20 | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2005-2007 2007- |
BV Veendam SC Heerenveen |
52 (4) 0 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Niek Loohuis (born April 25, 1986 in Losser) is a Dutch footballer currently playing for sc Heerenveen in the Eredivisie.[1]
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[edit] Career
The blond midfielder was born in Losser, Twente. He used to be a part of FC Twente's youth academy. The talent was declared unfit for he did not meet the physical demands. Loohuis experienced growth problems and Twente had no other choice but to let him go. He went to amateur club Quick'20 in Oldenzaal where he played until the age of 18.[2]
In Oldenzaal the youngster could play freely. Quick'20 played at the highest level of amateur football in the Netherlands at the time. Loohuis reckoned it was a good step in pursueing his dream of becoming professional footballer. He got what he wanted. In 2005 two first division clubs showed interest: FC Emmen and BV Veendam. He chose the latter, where he played on amateur basis. A year and a half later he played 52 games for Veendam and scored four goals.[2]
[edit] sc Heerenveen
His good performances did not go unnoticed. Apart from Heerenveen NEC Nijmegen, FC Groningen, Heracles Almelo and FC Twente showed interest in the talented midfielder. His sports agent Henk Nienhuis (65) confirmed there were several scouts following him.[3] Heerenveen immediately invited him to visit a match in the Abe Lenstra Stadium. He didn't need much time to make his decision.[2]
| What a beautiful stadium, what an incredible atmosphere! I very much would like to be a part of it. Niek Loohuis on his first impressions in the ALS [2] |
Gertjan Verbeek said Loohuis had made a lot of progress in one year. "Niek is a defensive midfielder that can also be used a centre-back. He is dynamical, has good stamina and has a "good head".[4]
The twenty-year-old signed a three-year contract during the 2006/2007 winter transfer window with an option for another two years. The contract took affect in half a year later, meaning Loohuis could finish his season at the De Langeleegte, Veendam's home base.[2]
[edit] Style
Loohuis is often compared to Paul Bosvelt. Both men are hard-working players on the midfield (and occasionally in the defense), are good at passing the ball and will do anything not to lose. [2] The young man himself hopes to improve his physical strength, his duel power and his agility.[2]
Manager Gertjan Verbeek is known for his emphasis on physical power, exactly the point Loohuis wants to improve himself. He hopes to learn from Heerenveen's experienced players. Paul Bosvelt, now retired, is his idol.[2]
[edit] Career statistics
| Start | End | Club | Matches | Goals | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2006 | BV Veendam | 19 | 0 | Eerste Divisie |
| 2006 | 2007 | BV Veendam | 33 | 4 | Eerste Divisie |
| 2007 | 2008 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 | Eerste Divisie |
| Totals | |||||
| 2005 | 2007 | BV Veendam | 52 | 4 | Eerste Divisie |
| 2007 | 2007 | sc Heerenveen | 0 | 0 | Eredivisie |
| 2005 | 2007 | BV Veendam SC Heerenveen |
52 | 4 | Eerste Divisie Eredivisie |
Source: [5] Updated: 21:14, 14 November 2007 (UTC)
[edit] References
- ^ Spelers: Niek Loohuis (Dutch). Tien. Retrieved on 2007-11-14.
- ^ a b c d e f g h de Vries, Harmen. "Niek Loohuis wil stapje voor stapje omhoog", Friesch Dagblad, (January 17, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-11-14. (Dutch)
- ^ "Veendam speler Niek Loohuis gewild", Sport in Nederland, (October 17, 2006). Retrieved on 2007-11-14. (Dutch)
- ^ "Heerenveen haalt Loohuis van Veendam (Noord)", Leeuwarder Courant, (January 6, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-11-14. (Dutch)
- ^ "VI - Niek Loohuis", Voetbal International. Retrieved on 2007-11-14. (Dutch)
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