Peter Houtman (born 4 June 1957) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a striker. He obtained eight caps for the Netherlands national team in the 1980s, scoring seven goals. Houtman played for Feyenoord and Groningen. He also had spells with Club Brugge, Sporting CP, Sparta Rotterdam, ADO Den Haag and Excelsior. For Feyenoord he scored 90 goals in 153 official matches.
After the end of his professional career, Houtman became the stadium announcer in De Kuip, the home stadium of his club Feyenoord, in 1998. Houtman decided to quit after the 2024-25 season, after 27 years of service, as he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
In 2023, Houtman was named Knight in the Order of Orange Nassau.
Career statistics International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsNetherlands198343198433198511Total87
Scores and results list the Netherlands' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Houtman goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Peter HoutmanNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 7 September 1983 Stadion Oosterpark, Groningen, Netherlands 3–0 3–0 UEFA Euro 1984 qualification2 16 November 1983 De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands 1–0 2–1 UEFA Euro 1984 qualification3 17 December 1983 De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands 4–0 5–0 UEFA Euro 1984 qualification4 14 March 1985 De Meer, Amsterdam, Netherlands 3–0 6–0 Friendly5 5–0 6 23 December 1984 Makario Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus 1–0 1–0 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification7 20 November 1985 De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands 1–0 2–1 1986 FIFA World Cup - UEFA Play-off
Honours Feyenoord Eredivisie: 1983-84 KNVB Cup: 1983-84
References
External links Feyenoord profile