Career
Born in Amsterdam, he began his career with Ajax before moving to English club Manchester United as a 16-year-old in 2010. However, he failed to break into the Manchester United first team and after a loan spell with Belgian club Royal Antwerp, he returned to the Netherlands with Utrecht. Early career
Van Velzen began his career at Ajax at the age of 13, coming through the ranks at the club, but was not offered a professional contract.
Manchester United
In November 2010, he was signed by Manchester United and was placed into the Manchester United reserve team, where he spent two years, before being promoted to the senior squad.
In August 2012, Van Velzen signed a professional contract with the club Royal Antwerp (loan)
On 31 August 2012, Van Velzen was loaned out to Royal Antwerp.
He made his league debut on 15 September 2012, in a 1–1 home draw against Mouscron-Péruwelz. He returned to Manchester United on 2 January 2013.
Football Club Utrecht
In the summer of 2013, Van Velzen was released by Manchester United.
On 6 August 2013, Dutch club Football Club Utrecht signed him for three seasons. He made his debut on 6 October in a 3–0 league defeat against Ajax. Football Club Volendam
On 9 June 2015, it was announced that Van Velzen had signed a two-year contract with Eerste Divisie side Football Club Volendam.
Van Velzen is eligible to play for the Netherlands or Suriname at international level