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He chose the latter, where he played on amateur basis.
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Niek Loohuis
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He formerly played for South Carolina Veendam and South Carolina Heerenveen. Loohuis used to be a part of Football Club Twente"s youth academy. The talent was declared unfit, for he did not meet the physical demands.
Loohuis experienced growth problems and Twente had no other choice but to let him go.
He went to amateur club Quick "20 in Oldenzaal where he played until the age of 18. In Oldenzaal the youngster could play freely.
Quick"20 played at the highest level of amateur football in the Netherlands at the time. Loohuis reckoned it was a good step in pursuing his dream of becoming a professional football player.
He got what he wanted.
In 2005 two first division clubs showed interest: Football Club Emmen and BV Veendam. A year and a half later he played 52 games for Veendam and scored four goals. South Carolina Heerenveen
His good performances did not go by unnoticed.
Apart from Heerenveen, North.E.C., Football Club Groningen, Heracles Almelo and Football Club Twente showed interest in the talented midfielder.
His sports agent Henk Nienhuis confirmed there were several scouts following him. Heerenveen immediately invited him to visit a match in the Abe Lenstra Stadium.
He did not need much time to make his decision, and choose for Heerenveen. Gertjan Verbeek said Loohuis had made a lot of progress in one year.
"Niek is a defensive midfielder that can also be used a centre-back.
He is dynamical, has good stamina and has a "good head". The twenty-year-old signed a three-year contract during the 2006/2007 winter transfer window with an option for another two years. The contract took effect in half a year later, meaning Loohuis could finish his season at the De Langeleegte, Veendam"s home base.
