Kristof Van Hout

Kristof Van Hout (born 9 February 1987) is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.^[1][2] With a height of 2.08m, he is considered one of the tallest footballers in history.^[3]

Kristof Van Hout

Personal information
Date of birth	(1987-02-09) 9 February 1987 (age 38)
Place of birth	Lommel, Belgium
Height	2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	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)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Van Hout joined Willem II in 2004 from Verbroedering Geel as a youth player. On 6 August 2009, Standard Liège signed him from Kortrijk on a three-year deal.^[4] On 11 June 2011, he returned to Kortrijk on a one-year contract.^{[citation needed]}

On 23 May 2022, Van Hout signed a one-season contract with Lommel.^[5]

Honours

Genk

• Belgian Cup: 2012–13^{[citation needed]}