 Engelaar started his career at Feyenoord in the youth system, where he spent fifteen years before joining NAC Breda, which is the start of his professional career.Engelaar is originally from Suriname, where his father played as a centre-back for the National side.Engelaar made his debut for NAC Breda on the left side of midfield, featuring the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 loss to RKC Waalwijk.