[Cascais, Portugal | 27.01.2026] — Estrella Football Group (EFG) is pleased to announce that Dutch football talent Iggy Houben has joined Cascais, an Estrella Football Group portfolio club, for the remainder of the season.

Houben adds quality and ambition to the Cascais squad as the club continues to push forward in its seasonal objectives, while also supporting EFG’s wider vision of developing talent across its growing football ecosystem.

Iggy Houben developed through the youth academy of PSV Eindhoven, one of the Netherlands’ most respected talent pipelines. In 2019, he made his debut for the Netherlands U15 national team, marking an early milestone in his international progression. Houben also featured for PSV U18, including within the squad led by Ruud van Nistelrooij, gaining experience in a high-performance development environment.

“Iggy is exactly the type of player we want within the Estrella Football Group network,” said Xander Czaikowski, Co-founder & CEO of Estrella Football Group. “He’s a high-upside talent with the mindset to grow, compete, and contribute immediately. Bringing him to Cascais is another step in building a connected football project that creates real opportunities. We’re putting clubs on the map, and this is part of that journey.”

This signing reflects Estrella Football Group’s broader commitment to supporting its clubs beyond off-field strategy. Through its network, EFG works to strengthen squads by bringing in higher-quality players, accelerating player development, and building sustainable talent pathways across its horizontal multi-club ownership model.

Gonçalo Ramos de Moura, CEO of Cascais, added: “We’re very happy to welcome Iggy to Cascais. He brings intensity, talent, and a strong desire to prove himself, and we believe he’ll integrate quickly into our group. This is an important signing for the remainder of the season and another step in strengthening the squad as we continue to build momentum.

Houben joins Cascais on an initial six-month agreement, with both parties set to evaluate the next steps following the summer, including the possibility of extending his journey within Estrella Football Group and continuing specifically with CS Cascais.

About Estrella Football Group

Estrella Football Group is a next-generation football investment company building the first horizontal multi-club ecosystem across Europe. By combining sporting expertise, digital innovation and fan participation, Estrella aims to turn ambitious clubs into sustainable, community-driven football institutions.