Elroy van der Hooft
Elroy van der Hooft (born April 20, 1990 in Zeven, Germany) is a Dutch footballer who plays for former youth club VV UDO as of 2017.
Career[edit]
Sealing a move to AO Chania of the Greek third level in 2011, his first professional experience,[2] van der Hooft was not paid there, however, leaving after six months.[3]
Moving to Persekap Pasuruan of the Indonesian second division in 2013,[4] van der Hooft registered too late so he penned a three-month contract with Phnom Penh Crown of the Cambodian League instead,[5] wearing the number 49[3] and authoring a hat-trick on his debut in a 3-1 win over Kirivong Sok Sen Chey.[6] He was also the highest paid player in Cambodia at the time and was sometimes referred to as the "Cristiano Ronaldo of Cambodia".[7] However, after his spell with Phnom Penh Crown, van der Hooft became an incorrigible drug and gambling addict, constantly inebriated as well.[7] Then, for driving a hacker who was wanted by the police and other offenses, he was arrested and jailed for 70 days.[7] Upon release in 2017, the Dutch midfielder returned to former youth team VV UDO.[7]
Tried out for Indonesian side Gresik United in late 2012.[8]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | April 20, 1990 | ||
Place of birth | Zeven, Germany | ||
Playing position | Attacker | ||
Youth career | |||
2000–2006 | AFC Ajax | ||
2006–2008 | ADO Den Haag | ||
2009–2010 | RKC Waalwijk | ||
2010–2011 | VV UDO | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011 | AO Chania F.C. | 5 | (0) |
2013–2014 | Phnom Penh Crown FC | ||
2014[1] | Boeung Ket Angkor FC | ||
2014 | TriAsia Phnom Penh FC | ||
2017– | VV UDO | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |