Career
Club career
Born in Vasse, Houwing began his career with Twente, scoring on his professional debut on 26 March 2000. He also played professionally for De Graafschap and Cambuur. Houwing later played for Kozakken Boys, SV Spakenburg, HHC Hardenberg and DOS"37.
International career
Houwing represented the Netherlands at the 2001 Fédération internationale de football association 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. He had previously studied Commercial Sport Economics at the Johan Cruyff University.