About Hugo Hovenkamp
Born 1950. Hugo Hovenkamp is a Dutch association football player.
Hugo Hermanus Hovenkamp (born 5 October 1950) is a Dutch former professional footballer, who played as a left-back. Most notably, he played for Eredivisie club AZ '67 in the late 1970s and early 1980s, where he won the 1980–81 championship, as well as three KNVB Cups.
Hovenkamp made his international debut for Netherlands in a 2-0 win in February 1977 against England. Hovenkamp was forced to withdraw from the 1978 FIFA World Cup squad due to injury , but as the deadline for calling up replacement players had passed, the Netherlands were unable to replace him.
He did play in the 1980 European Championships, and played his final international (a 1–0 loss to Spain) in a qualifier for the 1984 European Championship. He obtained 31 caps, scoring 2 goals.
Career statistics International
Scores and results list the Netherlands' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hovenkamp goal.
Honours AZ '67 Eredivisie: 1980–81 KNVB Cup: 1977–78, 1980–81, 1981–82 UEFA Cup: runner-up 1980-81
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Hugo Hovenkamp?
Dutch footballer
When was Hugo Hovenkamp born?
Hugo Hovenkamp was born on 5 October 1950 in Groningen.
What is Hugo Hovenkamp's occupation?
Hugo Hovenkamp is an association football player.
What nationality is Hugo Hovenkamp?
Hugo Hovenkamp is Dutch.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugo Hovenkamp. https://biography.guide/hugo-hovenkamp/
MLA: "Hugo Hovenkamp." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hugo-hovenkamp/.
Chicago: "Hugo Hovenkamp." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hugo-hovenkamp/.
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