Lars Veldwijk (born 21 August 1991) is a South African professional footballer who plays as a striker for UAE First Division League club Gulf United.
On 31 March 2017, Veldwijk joined Norwegian club Aalesunds FK on a season long loan due to the extended January transfer window in Norway with an option to buy, he would go on to impress in the Eliteserien by being involved in 8 goals in 16 appearances.
On 30 September 2023, Suwon FC terminated contract with Veldwijk after being arrested by the police and having his driver's license revoked when he was driving drunk in South Korea.
After leaving Castellón and despite being linked with a return to FC Groningen and a move to greek side Aris FC in the summer, Veldwijk opted to return to Asia joining Thailand side BG Pathum United but injuries made him sit out the first half of the season with the exception of a few games including the 4-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund where he got an assist, before he and the club agreed to terminate his contract making the 33 year old Veldwijk as of the 1st of January 2025 once again a Free Agent.
Although born in the Netherlands, and having spent his formative years progressive through the Dutch youth system at club level, Veldwijk was eligible to represent South Africa through his paternal lineage.