De Sutter started his football activities at his local team KVV Balegem, where he was discovered by third division side Standaard Wetteren. From there, he moved to Club Brugge where he couldn't manage to get a place in the first team, so he moved back to a team in the third division, KM Torhout 1992 this time.
De Sutter's football career began at KVV Balegem, where he was identified by Standaard Wetteren, a smaller club. He then joined Club Brugge but couldn't secure a spot in the main team, so he returned to a third division club, KM Torhout 1992.