Joop Boutmy was a Dutch amateur footballer who represented the Netherlands national team in the early 20th century. He is primarily noted for his participation in the football tournament at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, where the Dutch team secured a silver medal.
Career
- Boutty played at club level for Haagse Voetbal Vereniging (HVV), one of the leading Dutch clubs of the era.
- He earned a number of caps for the Netherlands national side between 1908 and 1909, contributing as a midfielder/defender.
- At the 1908 Olympic Games, Boutmy featured in matches that led the Dutch team to the final, where they were defeated by Great Britain, resulting in a silver‑medal finish.
Personal life and legacy
- Detailed biographical information, including his full name, date and place of birth, and date of death, is not widely documented in readily accessible reliable sources. Consequently, these particulars remain uncertain.
Historical significance
Boutmy’s involvement in the 1908 Olympic football tournament places him among the early pioneers of Dutch international football, a period that laid the foundations for the sport’s development in the Netherlands.
Note: Specific personal data such as birth and death details are currently unavailable in verifiable encyclopedic references.