Career
Bouwmeester started his career in his town of birth, Breda where he played for NAC. After three seasons at this team he made a switch towards Feijenoord. This turned out to be the most successful period in his career. In both 1961 and 1962 Feijenoord took the Eredivisie Championship.
From 1959 to 1968 Bouwmeester was also called up to represent the Dutch national football team
He made his debut in a 7-0 loss versus Germany on 21 October 1959. In total he would play in five international matches.
After his career Bouwmeester became a scout at Willem II Tilburg from 1992 to 1994. After that he became head scout at Feijenoord.
At the moment he is scout for de Dutch team NAC.
