Patrick Pothuizen (born 15 May 1972) is a Dutch football manager and former player who is the head coach of Vierde Klasse club Astrantia SV [nl].
Pothuizen was a defender who was born in Culemborg and made his debut in professional football, being part of the Vitesse Arnhem squad in the 1992–93 season.
In the incident Pothuizen controversially put his hand to the ball which prevented Luis Suarez from a goalscoring opportunity.
After the 2009-10 season, Pothuizen ended his professional career, and joined amateur side, De Treffers.
[7] Pothuizen was appointed as head coach of Hoofdklasse club Achilles '29 in October 2021, while continuing managing Astrantia SV.