De Zeeuw began playing football in his hometown Apeldoorn at WSV Apeldoorn and stated that football was his passion, having started out playing the sport when he was five years old. De Zeeuw played there until he was twelve at which point he was scouted by Go Ahead Eagles. De Zeeuw progressed through the club's youth system and signed his first professional contract with them when he was eighteen years old.
De Zeeuw began playing football in Apeldoorn at WSV Apeldoorn, expressing his passion for the sport from a young age. He played there until he was twelve, when Go Ahead Eagles scouted him. De Zeeuw progressed through their youth system and signed his first professional contract with them at eighteen years old.