Kristof Van Hout facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 February 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Lommel, Belgium | ||
| Height | 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1992–2003 | Lommel | ||
| 2003–2004 | Geel | ||
| 2004–2006 | Willem II | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2006–2007 | Willem II | 0 | (0) |
| 2007–2009 | Kortrijk | 4 | (0) |
| 2009–2011 | Standard Liège | 9 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Kortrijk | 32 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Genk | 25 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Delhi Dynamos | 14 | (0) |
| 2015–2022 | Westerlo | 16 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Lommel | 1 | (0) |
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Kristof Van Hout is a former professional footballer from Belgium. He was born on 9 February 1987. Kristof played as a goalkeeper. He is known for being one of the tallest footballers ever, standing at 2.08 meters (about 6 feet 10 inches) tall!
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Kristof Van Hout's Football Journey
Kristof Van Hout started his football career as a young player. He joined the youth team of Willem II in 2004. Before that, he played for Verbroedering Geel.
Moving to New Clubs
On 6 August 2009, Kristof signed a three-year contract with Standard Liège. He moved there from Kortrijk. After two years, on 11 June 2011, he went back to Kortrijk for a one-year deal.
Later Career Moves
Kristof continued his career playing for different clubs. On 23 May 2022, he signed a one-season contract with Lommel. This was a return to his hometown club.
Football Achievements
Kristof Van Hout achieved a notable success during his time with the club Genk.
Belgian Cup Win
- He won the Belgian Cup in the 2012–13 season with Genk. This is a major trophy in Belgian football.
