| Thijs Houwing | |
| Birth Date: | 22 April 1981 |
| Birth Place: | Vasse, Netherlands |
| Position: | Striker |
| Youthclubs1: | Twente |
| Years1: | 1999–2003 |
| Clubs1: | Twente |
| Caps1: | 80 |
| Goals1: | 12 |
| Years2: | 2003–2004 |
| Clubs2: | De Graafschap |
| Caps2: | 19 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2004–2006 |
| Clubs3: | Cambuur |
| Caps3: | 47 |
| Goals3: | 6 |
| Years4: | 2006–2007 |
| Clubs4: | Kozakken Boys |
| Years5: | 2007–2011 |
| Clubs5: | SV Spakenburg |
| Years6: | 2011–2013 |
| Clubs6: | HHC Hardenberg |
| Caps6: | 44 |
| Goals6: | 15 |
| Years7: | 2013–2014 |
| Clubs7: | DOS'37 |
| Nationalteam1: | Netherlands U20 |
Thijs Houwing (born 22 April 1981) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Born in Vasse, Houwing began his career with Twente, scoring on his professional debut on 26 March 2000.[1] He also played professionally for De Graafschap and Cambuur.[2]
Houwing later played for Kozakken Boys, SV Spakenburg, HHC Hardenberg and DOS'37.[3] [4] [5]
Houwing represented the Netherlands at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship, making 4 appearances in the tournament.
While playing part-time for SV Spakenburg, Houwing also worked in the marketing department at Heracles Almelo.[6] He had previously studied Commercial Sport Economics at the Johan Cruyff University.[6]