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Elroy van der Hooft
Elroy van der Hooft (born April 20, 1990, in Zeven, Germany) is a Dutch footballer who plays for Chigatoy FC.[2] CareerSealing a move to AO Chania of the Greek third level in 2011, his first professional experience,[3] van der Hooft was not paid there, however, leaving after six months.[4] Moving to Persekap Pasuruan of the Indonesian second division in 2013,[5][6] van der Hooft registered too late so he penned a three-month contract with Phnom Penh Crown of the Cambodian League instead,[7][8][9][10] wearing the number 49[11] and authoring a hat-trick on his debut in a 3-1 win over Kirivong Sok Sen Chey.[12] He was also the highest paid player in Cambodia at the time and was sometimes referred to as the "Cristiano Ronaldo of Cambodia".[13] However, after his spell with Phnom Penh Crown, van der Hooft became an incorrigible drug and gambling addict, constantly inebriated as well.[13] Then, for driving a hacker who was wanted by the police and other offenses, he was arrested and jailed for 70 days.[13] Upon release in 2017, the Dutch midfielder returned to former youth team VV UDO.[13] Tried out for Indonesian side Gresik United in late 2012.[14] References
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