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| birth_place = [[Rotterdam]], [[Netherlands]]
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'''Orlando Wensley Engelaar''' ({{IPA-|nl|ɔr.ˈlɑn.doːɔrˈlɑndoː ˈɛŋə.ˌlaːrˈɛŋəlaːr}}); (born 24 August 1979, in [[Rotterdam]]) is a Dutch retired [[Association football|footballer]]. Engelaar usually played as a [[Midfielder (association football)|midfielder]], and is well known for his height. At {{convert|1.96 |m}} tall, he is a towering presence on the pitch. His greatest quality was largely considered to be his through pass because, in spite of his size, Engelaar was very much an attack-minded player.<ref name="Engelaar Nieuwsblad 2004">{{cite news|title=Twee wondermooie goals kunnen Genkse pingelaar Orlando Engelaar niet troosten|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gri9p5a5|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=26 October 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=De torens van Genk|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gofmq9tc|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=14 January 2006|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref><ref name="Engelaar Nieuwsblad 2006">{{cite news|title=''De lengte is niet belangrijk''|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/goio4d7d|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=11 February 2006|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref><ref name="Engelaar Nieuwsblad 2008">{{cite news|title=Engelaar: de pingelaar van Racing Genk|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/pn1st6gm|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=9 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref>
==Club career==
===NAC Breda===
Born in [[Rotterdam]], [[Netherlands]], Engelaar began playing football when he was seven years old and said: "Soccer is my life. I'm working on it day and night."<ref name="Engelaar Trouw 1998">{{cite news|title=Orlando laat zich niet gek maken|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/orlando-laat-zich-niet-gek-maken~b3f4a4ee/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=6 June 1998|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Engelaar then joined [[Feyenoord]] in the youth system at the same age after being invited to an open day.<ref name="Engelaar Trouw 1998"/><ref name="Engelaar Nieuwsblad 2004"/> He quickly impressed the Feyenoord's management and joined the academy.<ref name="Engelaar Trouw 1998"/> Engelaar then spent fifteen years at Feyenoord".<ref name="Engelaar Trouw 1998"/> Having started out playing as a striker, Engelaar eventually settled into a midfield or defensive role where he impressed with his aerial and passing abilities.<ref name="Engelaar Voetbal International Column">{{cite web|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/orlando-engelaar-zal-zich-nog-vaak-verbazen|title=Orlando Engelaar zal zich nog vaak verbazen|trans-title=Orlando Engelaar will often be surprised|publisher=Voetbal International|date=2 June 2008|access-date=29 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="Engelaar Striker 2002">{{cite web|url=http://nac.nl/voetbal/nieuws.php?Bericht_id=1446|title='We hoeven niet bang te zijn voor Feyenoord'|publisher=NAC Breda|language=nl|date=20 December 2002|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030906203545/http://nac.nl/voetbal/nieuws.php?Bericht_id=1446|archive-date=166 MaySeptember 20212003|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title="Mit Schalke kann ich Meister werden"|url=https://www.tagesspiegel.de/sport/orlando-engelaar-im-interview-mit-schalke-kann-ich-meister-werden/1303246.html|publisher=Der Tagesspiegel|language=nl|date=15 August 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He then explained his final years at the academy, saying: "I had now signed a three-year contract at the age of eighteen. In the first half of the second season I had to come back from that injury. That took time, of course. I was told I could leave. I was able to go to the Excelsior satellite club. But I didn't see it that way. That club then played - nine, ten years ago - without any prospects in the first division. At that time there were few examples of players who came out well again. I'm not going to be stabled at Excelsior, you do that with a cow.' At his father's request, he accepted the invitation to play with the Suriprofs team. That was then coached by Henk ten Cate. Engelaar left such a good impression that the Amsterdam trainer offered him a contract on behalf of NAC. But then Feyenoord did not want to lose the midfielder anymore - he had started to play better again."<ref name="Engelaar NRC 2008">{{cite news|title='In België heb ik leren bikkelen'|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2008/06/11/in-belgie-heb-ik-leren-bikkelen-11553951-a1336207|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=11 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> After fifteen years at Feyenoord, Engelaar then joined [[NAC Breda]], which was the club that saw him started his professional football career.<ref name="Engelaar Voetbal International Column"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/voetbalseizoen-2000-2001~bb2a9933/|title=VOETBALSEIZOEN 2000-2001|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=15 August 2000|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120510/https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/voetbalseizoen-2000-2001~bb2a9933/|archive-date=162 MayDecember 20212020|url-status=live}}</ref>
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]] on 19 August 2000.<ref>{{cite news|title=NAC BREDA VS. RKC WAALWIJK 0 - 1|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2000/08/19/netherlands/eredivisie/nac-bv/rkc-waalwijk/78894/|publisher=Soccerway|date=19 August 2000|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Following this, he spent two seasons, rotating in and out of the first team, resulting in him combined making the appearances of thirty–three appearances in the first two seasons at the club.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/voetbalseizoen-2000-2001~bb2a9933/|title=VOETBALSEIZOEN 2000-2001|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=15 August 2000|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120510/https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/voetbalseizoen-2000-2001~bb2a9933/|archive-date=162 MayDecember 20212020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=VOETBALSEIZOEN 2001-2002|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/voetbalseizoen-2001-2002~bbc1dd97/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=16 August 2001|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=VOETBALSEIZOEN 2002-2003|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/voetbalseizoen-2002-2003~bb0a66c8/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=12 August 2002|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://nac.nl/voetbal/nieuws.php?Bericht_id=1207|title='Scherp beginnen tegen FC Twente'|publisher=NAC Breda|language=nl|date=19 September 2002|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030906203527/http://nac.nl/voetbal/nieuws.php?Bericht_id=1207|archive-date=166 MaySeptember 20212003|url-status=dead}}</ref> The 2002–03 season proved to be a breakthrough for Engelaar, as he became a first team regular for NAC Breda.<ref name="Engelaar Striker 2002"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://nac.nl/voetbal/nieuws.php?Bericht_id=1764|title=Engelaar: "Europees voetbal ís nog niet over'|publisher=NAC Breda|language=nl|date=2 May 2003|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030906204041/http://nac.nl/voetbal/nieuws.php?Bericht_id=1764|archive-date=166 MaySeptember 20212003|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://nac.nl/voetbal/nieuws.php?Bericht_id=1793|title=Ten Cate: 'Overwinning dikverdiend'|publisher=NAC Breda|language=nl|date=10 May 2003|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030530003824/http://nac.nl/voetbal/nieuws.php?Bericht_id=1793|archive-date=1630 May 20212003|url-status=dead}}</ref> Engelaar then scored his first goals for the club, eventually scoring twice from two thunderous drives into the back-of-the-net, in a 2–0 win against [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] on 14 September 2002.<ref>{{cite news|title=Groningen, Utrecht en Heerenveen onderuit|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/groningen-utrecht-en-heerenveen-onderuit|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=14 September 2002|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> It wasn't until on 5 October 2002 when he scored another brace, in a 2–2 draw against PSV Eindhoven.<ref>{{cite news|title=NAC-PSV 2-2 (1-0)|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/lang-geleden-verslag/164/NAC-PSV-5-10-2002|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=nl|date=5 October 2002|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> This was followed up by scoring his fifth goal of the season, in a 3–0 win against [[PEC Zwolle|FC Zwolle]].<ref>{{cite news|title=NAC is FC Zwolle op alle fronten de baas|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/nac-is-fc-zwolle-op-alle-fronten-de-baas|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=20 October 2002|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Engelaar then scored two more goals by the end of the year against RKC Waalwijk and [[SBV Excelsior|Excelsior]].<ref>{{cite news|title=NAC heeft geen kind aan Excelsior|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/nac-heeft-geen-kind-aan-excelsior|publisher=Voetbaal International|language=nl|date=17 November 2002|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar schiet NAC naar de vierde plaats|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/engelaar-schiet-nac-naar-de-vierde-plaats|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=14 December 2002|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> His goal scoring form continued throughout May and helped the club qualify for the [[UEFA Europa League]] [[2003–04 UEFA Cup|next season]] by finishing fourth place in the league.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eerste zege van Vitesse onder leiding van Sturing|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/eerste-zege-van-vitesse-onder-leiding-van-sturing~bb55ea70/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=5 May 2003|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=NAC klopt Utrecht en droomt van Europa|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/nac-klopt-utrecht-en-droomt-van-europa|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=10 May 2003|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Zege op RKC geeft NAC kans op UEFA Cup|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2003/05/19/zege-op-rkc-geeft-nac-kans-op-uefa-cup-7639448-a857505|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=19 May 2003|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Spanning onderin eredivisie loopt op|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2003/05/26/spanning-onderin-eredivisie-loopt-op-7640420-a52762|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=26 May 2003|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Feyenoord beste van 2003|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/feyenoord-beste-van-2003|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=30 May 2003|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> At the end of the 2002–03 season, Engelaar went on to make thirty–five appearances and scoring twelve times in all competitions.
At the start of the 2003–04 season, Engelaar signed a three-year contract with NAC Breda, keeping him until 2007.<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaar extends NAC deal|url=http://www.uefa.com/news/newsid=95081.html|publisher=UEFA Official Website|date=26 August 2003|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729163558/http://www.uefa.com/news/newsid=95081.html|archive-date=1629 MayJuly 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> He played both legs in the first round of UEFA Cup against [[Premier League]] side [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]], as the club lost 6–0 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news|title=Newcastle romp to victory|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/3131758.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 September 2003|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Newcastle ease through|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3190132.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 October 2003|access-date=29 July 2014}}</ref> Shortly after NAC Breda's elimination from the tournament, Engelaar scored his first goal of the season, in a 3–0 win against [[NEC Nijmegen]] on 19 October 2003.<ref>{{cite news|title=NEC verliest van zichzelf en NAC Breda|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/nec-verliest-van-zichzelf-en-nac-breda|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=19 October 2003|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Two weeks later on 1 November 2003, he scored his second goal of the season, in a 3–1 loss against PSV Eindhoven.<ref>{{cite news|title=Makkelijk avondje NAC voor PSV|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/21/NAC-Breda-PSV-1-11-2003|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=nl|date=1 November 2003|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Engelaar then scored four goals in three matches between 12 December 2003 and 24 January 2004, including a brace against [[RBC Roosendaal]].<ref>{{cite news|title=NAC maakt in blessuretijd gelijk bij Roda|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2003/12/13/nac-maakt-in-blessuretijd-gelijk-bij-roda-7666014-a807100|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=13 December 2003|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=NAC verslaat RBC in boeiende derby|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/nac-verslaat-rbc-in-boeiende-derby|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=20 December 2003|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=NAC laat Volendam nog bijna ontsnappen|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/nac-laat-volendam-nog-bijna-ontsnappen|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=24 January 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He later scored twice for the club, in a 5–2 win against NEC Nijmegen on 27 March 2004.<ref>{{cite news|title=Een helft genoeg voor NAC, De Haan viert feest|url=https://www.nu.nl/sport/298994/een-helft-genoeg-voor-nac-de-haan-viert-feest.html|publisher=Nu.nl|language=nl|date=27 March 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Two weeks later on 11 April 2004, Engelaar scored his ninth goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw against [[SBV Vitesse|Vitesse]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Vitesse sleept remise uit het vuur|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/vitesse-sleept-remise-uit-het-vuur|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=11 April 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> At the end of the 2003–04 season, he went on to make thirty–four appearances and scoring nine times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nac.nl/voetbal/nieuws.php?Bericht_id=2018|title=Orlando Engelaar: 'Moeilijke pot in Oosterpark'|publisher=NAC Breda|language=nl|date=15 August 2003|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030906204102/http://nac.nl/voetbal/nieuws.php?Bericht_id=2018|archive-date=166 MaySeptember 20212003|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.nac.nl/voetbal/nieuws.php?Bericht_id=2101|title=Engelaar revalideert|publisher=NAC Breda|language=nl|date=11 September 2003|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040101034410/http://www.nac.nl/voetbal/nieuws.php?Bericht_id=2101|archive-date=161 MayJanuary 20212004|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===KRC Genk===
At the start of the 2004–05 season, Engelaar joined Belgian club [[K.R.C. Genk|Racing Genk]] on a four-year contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaar going for Genk|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=215699.html|publisher=UEFA Official Website|date=14 August 2003|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809170406/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=215699.html|archive-date=169 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Wordt Orlando Engelaar bij Genk de opvolger van Josip Skoko?|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gko83hm5|publisher=Hert Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=17 August 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Prior to his departure from NAC Breda, he made his last appearance for the club against [[FC Utrecht|Utrecht]] in the opening game of the season and scored in a 3–2 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=NAC Breda gelukkigste in spektakelstuk|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/nac-breda-gelukkigste-in-spektakelstuk|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=14 August 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> However, the transfer move resulted NAC Breda suing Genk in court.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eredivisie.pl/10416-engelaar-pozwie-nac-do-sadu.html|title=Engelaar NAC lawsuit to court?|publisher=Eredivisie.pl |access-date=29 July 2014|date=13 August 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729171021/http://www.eredivisie.pl/10416-engelaar-pozwie-nac-do-sadu.html|archive-date=29 July 2014|url-status=unfit}}</ref>
Engelaar made his debut for Genk against [[K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen|Lokeren]] on 22 August 2005 and started the whole game, in a 2–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Claessens redt de meubels|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/ghr8848e|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=22 August 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Since joining the club, he immediately made an impact in the starting eleven, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Spektakel ver te zoeken|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gab8srkg|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=20 September 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ariel Jacobs voelt steeds meer druk van Genkse achterban|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g2h91rbc|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=25 September 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Reacties na RC Genk - G. Beerschot|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g0r92es4|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=27 September 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Eindelijk Aruna|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/grg9odmd|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=25 October 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Invallers redden derde plaats|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g5rc3ju1|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=31 January 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Engelaar then scored his first goal for Genk, in a 2–2 draw against [[R.A.E.C. Mons (1910)|Mons]] on 16 October 2004.<ref>{{cite news|title=Vader Daerden mist entree niet|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gnn9iipp|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=17 October 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> This was followed by scoring against [[R.S.C. Anderlecht|Anderlecht]] (twice), [[Sint-Truidense V.V.|Sint-Truidense]] and [[K.S.K. Beveren|Beveren]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Anderlecht-trainer Hugo Broos haalt opgelucht adem|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/grg9oeo6|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=25 October 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Genk-voorzitter Vaessen ziet eis ingewilligd in matige derby|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gv59ton6|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=1 November 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar klaart de klus (bis)|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g5ua2npv|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=8 November 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Three weeks later on 27 November 2004, he scored his sixth goal for the club, in a 3–1 win against [[K.V. Oostende|Oostende]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Oostende kraakt in slotfase|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g3aai7qe|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=28 November 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Genk moeizaam voorbij rode lantaarn|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/glbailr3|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=29 November 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Engelaar scored his seventh goal for Genk, in a 2–1 win against Anderlecht in the last 16 of Beker Van Belgie.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nieuwe klap voor Broos|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gj8bpq9e|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=19 January 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> This was followed up by scoring in a 2–1 win against [[R.E. Mouscron]].<ref>{{cite news|title=De reddende Engel(aar)|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g0lbsv4s|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=23 January 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=''We hebben de zege gestolen''|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g26bt7su|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=24 January 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> On 12 March 2005, he scored his ninth goal of the season, as well as, setting one of the goals for the club, in a 3–1 win against [[Club Brugge KV|Club Brugge]].<ref>{{cite news|title=''Wij zijn even goed als Club''|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gmld9be4|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=14 March 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Club sneuvelt weer in Genk|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gegd99hs|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=14 March 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Engelaar then scored two goals in two matches between 13 April 2005 and 16 April 2005 against [[Beerschot A.C.|Germinal Beerschot]] and Beveren.<ref>{{cite news|title=RC Genk koel afgemaakt in verlengingen|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gdse3ckh|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=14 April 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Stojanovic redt Genk|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gnre5j30|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=17 April 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> His contributions for the club saw them finish third place in the league.<ref>{{cite news|title=Europa ver weg voor Genk|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gbkeieig|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=3 May 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Het mirakel van Genk|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gref1oj2|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=22 May 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kevin trapt Genk Europa in|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gibf7mj1|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=30 May 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Despite being sidelined on three occasions later in the 2004–05 season due to injuries and suspension, Engelaar went on to make thirty–one appearances and scoring eleven times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=De Condé scoort en laat scoren|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gjlaout3|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=5 December 2004|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Vandenbergh zet Genk op fluweel|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gtpbnali|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=18 January 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Orlando Engelaar mist penalty en is er door zesde gele kaart niet bij tegen Standard|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gpic9bf4|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=7 February 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref>
Ahead of the 2005–06 season, Engelaar was linked with a move back to Netherlands, with his former club Feyernood.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=Feyenoord thinks Engelaar as successor to Bart Goor|title=Feyenoord denkt aan Engelaar als opvolger voor Bart Goor|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/SportWereld/cnt/G01GAPIM|publisher=Nieuwsbald Website|language=nl|date=12 July 2005|access-date=29 July 2014}}</ref> Despite the transfer move, he started in the first four matches of the season, starting in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Vandenbergh verhindert vanop de stip Lokerse stunt|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gj9gthff|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=7 August 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Genk houdt het spannend|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gokh1fho|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=12 August 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Genk stuit op Charleroi-muur|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g7ah330u|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=16 August 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Orlando Engelaar blikt terug op derde speeldag|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g0ah6pik|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=20 August 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Genk wacht op lange Bob|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gmeh71m5|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=21 August 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> However, Engelaar sustained a knee injury that kept him out for almost two months after going under a knife operation.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=Football: Engelaar under the knife|title=Voetbal: Engelaar onder het mes|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2405271/2005/08/25/Voetbal-Engelaar-onder-het-mes.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=25 August 2005|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034548/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2405271/2005/08/25/Voetbal-Engelaar-onder-het-mes.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Genk-trainer Hugo Broos: ,,''We zijn er nog lang niet''|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gsvi0slf|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=19 September 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<{{cite news|title=Genk zonder Bob Peeters tegen Standard|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g47j25sh|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=14 October 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He made his return from injury, coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute, in a 1–0 loss against [[Standard Liège]] on 16 October 2005.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wereldgoal van Tchité|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g1lj4obp|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=17 October 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Following his return from injury, Engelaar continued to regain his first team place, playing in the midfield position, under the management of [[Hugo Broos]] despite their differences.<ref name="Engelaar Nieuwsblad 2008"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Sigurdsson straft foutje af|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gojjecah|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=23 October 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Belaagde coach erkent Genkse onmacht|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gu6jnjbs|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=31 October 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=''We kunnen kampioen worden''|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gcmleeng|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=11 December 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jos & Jos voelen zich zwaar de klos|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gglq6i5p|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=29 March 2006|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|trans-title=Engelaar finally freed|title=Engelaar eindelijk verlost|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2339218/2006/09/04/Engelaar-eindelijk-verlost.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=4 September 2006|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729175325/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2339218/2006/09/04/Engelaar-eindelijk-verlost.dhtml|archive-date=1629 MayJuly 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> He then scored two goals in two matches between 5 November 2005 and 20 November 2005 against [[K.S.V. Roeselare]] and [[Lierse S.K.|Lierse]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Defour, de kleine prins|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gv4juso7|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=6 November 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Lierse blijft op de sukkel|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gv3kifch|publisher=Net Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=21 November 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> On 12 March 2006, Engelaar scored his third goal of the season, in a 1–0 win against Germinal Beerschot.<ref>{{cite news|title=Genk alweer ondermaats|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gs2pde45|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=12 March 2006|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Despite missing two more matches later in the 2005–06 season, he went on to make twenty–nine appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blessuregolf verstoort Genks oefenkamp|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gs6mm1t0|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=12 January 2006|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=''We verdienden een penalty''|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gefn6sbq|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=23 January 2006|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=KORT|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g2fr10to|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=16 April 2006|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref>
In the summer transfer window of 2006, Genk informed Engelaar that he can leave the club, due to being unhappy with his performance from the previous season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ruiloperatie De Decker - Engelaar in de maak?|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g99sg1q6|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=19 May 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Broos herbegint bij Genk|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g8otrg14|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=19 June 2005|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Genk: Ljubojevic komt, Engelaar en Stojanovic gaan|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf31082006_063|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=31 August 2006|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Amid to his departure from Genk, Engelaar made four appearances for the club, all of them were from the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kroaat Ivan Bosnjak betrokken bij de drie Genkse goals|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/ga1vm45d|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=31 July 2006|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Vandenbergh killer op het Lisp|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gm4vv33s|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=7 August 2006|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Reacties Genk-Standard|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gje10f61u|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=20 August 2006|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> In total of his Genk career, he made sixty–four appearances and scoring twelve goals for the club. While at Genk, Engelaar even considered taking up a Belgium citizenship, as he believed that nothing can stop him taking up Belgian citizenship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eredivisie.pl/24933-engelaar-rozwaza-naturalizacje.html|title=Engelaar rozważa naturalizacje|publisher=Eredivisie.pl|access-date=29 July 2014|date=22 February 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729172147/http://www.eredivisie.pl/24933-engelaar-rozwaza-naturalizacje.html |archive-date=29 July 2014|url-status=unfit}}</ref> However, this never happened.<ref name="Engelaar Oranje 2007"/> Engelaar spoke about his time in Belgium, saying: "The Belgian competition is not fun at all. Negative football, few people in the stands. In Belgium, a large group of clubs cannot play football at all. Players were given the only assignment to, for example, play me out of the game and then dug in. I have been terribly annoyed by it for months. Often I thought: what a shit match is this. Although I don't want to say that it made me worse. Because of the defensive and physical way of playing football, I have definitely become a better and more complete player. The team was doing badly and I was the victim. I could still train so well, but I didn't play. I had a few clashes with Broos because I dared to express my opinion. That has become fatal to me."<ref>{{cite news|title=Van Genkse Pingelaar tot Ajax-doelwit|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/na1mmei7|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=17 January 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref><ref name="Engelaar Nieuwsblad 2008"/> He continued to spoke out his time in Belgium once again, saying: "'I am very happy that I have left Belgium. The level was way too low, you only played six fun matches a year. Also that demolition football against the lesser teams did not suit me."<ref>{{cite news|title=Daar zijn de Hollanders weer|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/p22chmdv|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=10 July 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> In spite of this, Engelaar said: "I got stronger there. I had to work hard and fight. That was also due to the way of playing in Belgium. I had to deal with opponents who did nothing at all and had only been ordered by their trainer to stop me. You have to come up with solutions for that."<ref name="Engelaar NRC 2008"/>
===FC Twente===
After two seasons in Belgium, Engelaar moved back to Netherlands, where he joined [[FC Twente|Twente]] on 31 August 2006.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=FC Twente explains Engelaar fixed|title=FC Twente legt Engelaar vast|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2359884/2006/08/31/FC-Twente-legt-Engelaar-vast.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=31 August 2006|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034456/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2359884/2006/08/31/FC-Twente-legt-Engelaar-vast.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=''Broos was niet eerlijk''|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g4n11120f|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=1 September 2006|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref>
He made his debut for the club, coming on as a second half substitute for [[Wout Brama]], in a 2–2 draw against [[Roda JC Kerkrade|Roda JC]] on 8 September 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rutten laat Oude Kamphuis buiten selectie|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/43030/rutten-laat-oude-kamphuis-buiten-selectie/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=7 September 2006|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|trans-title=Ramzi impresses|title=Ramzi maakt indruk|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2308666/2006/09/08/Ramzi-maakt-indruk.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=8 September 2006|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808032934/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2308666/2006/09/08/Ramzi-maakt-indruk.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Since joining FC Twente, Engelaar quickly became a first team regular, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=ADO verliest van Twente na rood voor Stijn Vreven|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2006/10/14/ado-verliest-van-twente-na-rood-voor-stijn-vreven-11210935-a393433|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=14 October 2006|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=N'Kufo gedijt bij opgefleurd Twente|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2006/12/18/nkufo-gedijt-bij-opgefleurd-twente-11246637-a1400238|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=18 December 2006|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Van Gaal vol lof over sterker Twente|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2006/12/28/van-gaal-vol-lof-over-sterker-twente-11251000-a740297|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=28 December 2006|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title='Twente aast op Hersi en Boukhari'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/54374/twente-aast-op-hersi-en-boukhari/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=2 January 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Voor Twente het voetbalplezier, voor Feyenoord rest de gifbeker|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2007/02/12/voor-twente-het-voetbalplezier-voor-feyenoord-rest-11274720-a612060|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=12 February 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He scored his first goal for the club, in a 4–3 win over [[RKC Waalwijk]] on 30 September 2006.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=Twente know what conflict|title=Twente weet wat strijd is|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2302382/2006/10/01/Twente-weet-wat-strijd-is.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=1 October 2006|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034551/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2302382/2006/10/01/Twente-weet-wat-strijd-is.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Engelaar then scored two more goals by the end of the year, coming against [[S.B.V. Excelsior|Excelsior]] and [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]].<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=FC Twente wins again|title=FC Twente wint opnieuw|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2384744/2006/10/21/FC-Twente-wint-opnieuw.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=21 October 2006|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034543/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2384744/2006/10/21/FC-Twente-wint-opnieuw.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|trans-title=Eredivisie: Ajax home draw against FC Twente|title=Eredivisie: Ajax thuis gelijk tegen FC Twente|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2332557/2006/11/19/Eredivisie-Ajax-thuis-gelijk-tegen-FC-Twente.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=19 November 2006|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034508/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2332557/2006/11/19/Eredivisie-Ajax-thuis-gelijk-tegen-FC-Twente.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> His fourth goal for FC Twente came on 20 January 2007, in a 2–1 win against RKC Waalwijk.<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaar bezorgt Twente verdiende zege op RKC|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/55956/engelaar-bezorgt-twente-verdiende-zege-op-rkc/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=20 January 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> In his first season that saw FC Twente qualify for the [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]] [[2006–07 UEFA Cup|next season]], he went on to make thirty appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaar moet Willem II mogelijk laten schieten|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/59540/engelaar-moet-willem-ii-mogelijk-laten-schieten/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 February 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> For his performance, Engelaar was nominated Team of the Year by [[Voetbal International]].<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=Three Belgians nominated for Team of the Year|title=Drie Belgen genomineerd voor Elftal van het Jaar|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/SportWereld/cnt/S71CBVCD_1|publisher=Niewusblad|language=nl|date=16 May 2007|access-date=29 July 2014}}</ref>
Ahead of the 2007–08 season, Engelaar was linked with a move to PSV Eindhoven, Ajax and Feyenoord, but he ended up staying at FC Twente.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bosz keurt eigen aankopen af|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/60723/bosz-keurt-eigen-aankopen-af|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=7 March 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV maakt werk van komst Engelaar|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/65719/psv-maakt-werk-van-komst-engelaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=26 April 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportweek.nl/detail.asp?groupid=2&newsid=28678|title=Belangstelling Ajax en PSV voor Twente-middenvelder Engelaar|publisher=Sport Week|language=nl|date=26 April 2007|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070501103423/http://www.sportweek.nl/detail.asp?groupid=2&newsid=28678|archive-date=161 May 20212007|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title='PSV zoekt contact met Engelaar'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/67497/psv-zoekt-contact-met-engelaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=14 May 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Koevermans begint bij PSV weer op nul|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2007/09/03/koevermans-begint-bij-psv-weer-op-nul-11385617-a985859|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=3 September 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> As a result of staying at the club, he was appointed as a new captain, succeeding [[Sander Boschker]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaar nieuwe aanvoerder FC Twente|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/73435/engelaar-nieuwe-aanvoerder-fc-twente/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=6 August 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Since the start of the 2007–08 season, Engelaar continued to establish himself in the first team, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Agressief Twente stelt 'nieuw' Feyenoord voor problemen|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2007/10/29/agressief-twente-stelt-nieuw-feyenoord-voor-problemen-11419266-a164878|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=29 October 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar: "We hebben al te veel punten verspeeld"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/84155/engelaar-we-hebben-al-te-veel-punten-verspeeld/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 December 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Hersi: "Bij Twente heerst rust, bij Vitesse niet"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/93684/hersi-bij-twente-heerst-rust-bij-vitesse-niet/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=21 April 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw against Utrecht on 26 August 2007.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=FC Utrecht keeps Twente 2-2|title=FC Utrecht houdt Twente op 2-2|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2289104/2007/08/26/FC-Utrecht-houdt-Twente-op-2-2.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=26 August 2007|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808041605/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2289104/2007/08/26/FC-Utrecht-houdt-Twente-op-2-2.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> His second goal of the season came on 27 September 2007, in a 2–1 loss against NEC Nijmegen in the second round of the KNVB Beker.<ref>{{cite news|title=NEC na verlenging verrassend langs Twente|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/77448/nec-na-verlenging-verrassend-langs-twente/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=27 September 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> A week later on 4 October 2007, Engelaar scored his third goal of the season in the return leg of the UEFA Cup first round against [[Getafe CF|Getafe]], as FC Twente were eliminated in the tournament through away goal despite winning 2–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Alleen AZ komt door eerste ronde UEFA-Cuptoernooi|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2007/10/05/alleen-az-komt-door-eerste-ronde-uefa-cuptoernooi-11405338-a277560|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=5 October 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> By the end of the year, he added two more goals, coming against [[Heracles Almelo|Heracles]] and [[Sparta Rotterdam]].<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=Easy victory FC Twente|title=Eenvoudige zege FC Twente|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2200397/2007/11/04/Eenvoudige-zege-FC-Twente.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=4 November 2007|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034527/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2200397/2007/11/04/Eenvoudige-zege-FC-Twente.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|trans-title=FC Twente same at the Castle|title=FC Twente gelijk op het Kasteel|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2269012/2007/11/25/FC-Twente-gelijk-op-het-Kasteel.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=25 November 2007|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034527/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2200397/2007/11/04/Eenvoudige-zege-FC-Twente.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Engelaar scored his sixth goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw against NEC Nijmegen on 11 January 2008.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=FC Twente by controversial hit next NEC|title=FC Twente door omstreden treffer naast NEC|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2122330/2008/01/11/FC-Twente-door-omstreden-treffer-naast-NEC.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=11 January 2008|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034539/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2122330/2008/01/11/FC-Twente-door-omstreden-treffer-naast-NEC.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Throughout the January transfer window, he was linked a move away from FC Twente, as Ajax and [[FC Porto|Porto]] were interested in signing him.<ref>{{cite news|title='Twente wuift interesse Ajax in Engelaar weg'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/85552/twente-wuift-interesse-ajax-in-engelaar-weg/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 January 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Zaakwaarnemer: "Engelaar gaat geen vertrek forceren"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/85575/zaakwaarnemer-engelaar-gaat-geen-vertrek-forceren/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 January 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title='FC Twente vraagt vijftien miljoen euro voor Engelaar'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/85694/fc-twente-vraagt-vijftien-miljoen-euro-voor-engelaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=18 January 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title='Ook buitenlandse clubs hengelen naar Engelaar'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/86240/ook-buitenlandse-clubs-hengelen-naar-engelaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 January 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title='Ook FC Porto aast op Twente-middenvelder Engelaar'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/86816/ook-fc-porto-aast-op-twente-middenvelder-engelaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=30 January 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> But Engelaar ended up staying at the club after Ajax backed out.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax ziet voorlopig af van komst Engelaar|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/86495/ajax-ziet-voorlopig-af-van-komst-engelaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=27 January 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> However, he suffered a knee injury that saw him miss eight matches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Twente rekent op lichtgeblesseerde Engelaar|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/85770/twente-rekent-op-lichtgeblesseerde-engelaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=19 January 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar moet derby tegen Heracles missen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/87532/engelaar-moet-derby-tegen-heracles-missen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=7 February 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|trans-title=Keyhole surgery for Engelaar|title=Kijkoperatie voor Engelaar|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2160850/2008/02/12/Kijkoperatie-voor-Engelaar.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=12 February 2008|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034520/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2160850/2008/02/12/Kijkoperatie-voor-Engelaar.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> While on the sidelines, Engelaar signed a contract extension with FC Twente, keeping him until 2011.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=Engelaar longer at FC Twente|title=Engelaar langer bij FC Twente|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2093877/2008/02/14/Engelaar-langer-bij-FC-Twente.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=14 February 2008|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034511/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2093877/2008/02/14/Engelaar-langer-bij-FC-Twente.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> It wasn't until on 30 March 2008 when he made his return to the first team from injury, coming on as a 71st-minute substitute, in a 1–0 win against FC Utrecht.<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaar weer terug bij FC Twente|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/91635/engelaar-weer-terug-bij-fc-twente/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=28 March 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=FC Twente bewaart beste voor het laatst|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/fc-twente-bewaart-beste-voor-het-laatst~b63217cf/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=30 March 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Engelaar played all four matches in the [[2007–08 Eredivisie#Play-offs|league's play–off]] for the [[UEFA Champions League]] spot and helped the club earn a place in the tournament after beating Ajax 2–1 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Twente verslaat NAC op weg naar finale play-offs|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2008/04/30/fc-twente-verslaat-nac-op-weg-naar-finale-play-offs-11531105-a1191724|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=30 April 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Fragiele Hersi kracht van Twente|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2008/05/05/fragiele-hersi-kracht-van-twente-11532578-a747224|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=5 May 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax treurt, FC Twente schrijft geschiedenis|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2008/05/19/ajax-treurt-fc-twente-schrijft-geschiedenis-11540063-a25446|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=19 May 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> At the end of the 2007–08 season, he went on to make thirty–three appearances and scoring six times in all competitions.
===Schalke 04===
With the 2007–08 season coming to an end, Engelaar's future was being discussed, as FC Twente were looking at options should he leave the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Twente eye Engelaar options|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11906/3377644/twente-eye-engelaar-options|publisher=Sky Sports|date=2 April 2008|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808030936/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11906/3377644/twente-eye-engelaar-options|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Ahead of the UEFA Euro 2008 tournament, Engelaar announced he is intends to join Bundesliga side [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04]] and would be reunited with his former manager [[Fred Rutten]].<ref>{{cite news|title='Rutten wil Engelaar naar Schalke halen'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/95839/rutten-wil-engelaar-naar-schalke-halen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=22 May 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title='Engelaar beslist nog voor EK over toekomst'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/95971/engelaar-beslist-nog-voor-ek-over-toekomst/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 May 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar set for Schalke|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11881/3644473/engelaar-set-for-schalke|publisher=Sky Sports|date=3 June 2008|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180908143708/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11881/3644473/engelaar-set-for-schalke|archive-date=168 MaySeptember 20212018|url-status=dead}}</ref> Even his performance in the tournament led further interests from [[Premier League]] club, which newly appointed [[Steve McClaren]] wanted to keep the player.<ref>{{cite news|title='West Ham en Olympique azen ook op Engelaar'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/95894/west-ham-en-olympique-azen-ook-op-engelaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=23 May 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Prem duo keen on Engelaar|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/3718491/prem-duo-keen-on-engelaar|publisher=Sky Sports|date=21 June 2008|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140730052706/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/3718491/prem-duo-keen-on-engelaar|archive-date=1630 MayJuly 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=McClaren keen to keep star|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11881/3730736/mcclaren-keen-to-keep-star|publisher=Sky Sports|date=24 June 2008|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140730053600/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11881/3730736/mcclaren-keen-to-keep-star|archive-date=1630 MayJuly 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The move was agreed on 3 July 2008 and officially joined Schalke 04 on 15 July 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaar close to Schalke move|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11881/3771435/engelaar-close-to-schalke-move|publisher=Sky Sports|date=3 July 2008|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140730054119/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11881/3771435/engelaar-close-to-schalke-move|archive-date=1630 MayJuly 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar rejoins Rutten at Schalke|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=732375.html|publisher=UEFA Official Website|date=15 July 2008|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809180311/http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=732375.html|archive-date=169 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=De dubbele waarheid achter Engelaar|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gq1ttkpc|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=4 July 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Upon joining the club, he was given a number thirty–seven shirt.<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaar: "Liever niet in CL-voorronde tegen FC Twente"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/100436/engelaar-liever-niet-in-cl-voorronde-tegen-fc-twente/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=15 July 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref>
Engelaar made his debut for the club in a friendly match, coming on as a second half substitute, in a 1–0 win over [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] on 19 July 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaar debuteert met zege bij Schalke 04|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/100663/engelaar-debuteert-met-zege-bij-schalke-04/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=19 July 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He made his official debut for FC Schalke 04 against [[FC 08 Homburg]] in the first round of the DFB–Pokal, starting a match and played 78 minutes before being substituted, in a 3–0 win to advance to the next round.<ref>{{cite news|title=Farfan knackt Homburger Mauer|url=https://www.kicker.de/homburg-gegen-schalke-2008-dfb-pokal-865791/spielbericht|website=kicker.de|language=de|date=9 August 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> However, Engelaar suffered a knee injury during a 1–0 win against [[Atlético Madrid]] in the first round of the UEFA Champions League third round despite playing the whole game.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pander stößt die Tür auf|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-atl-madrid-2008-champions-league-qualifikation-879986/analyse|website=kicker.de|language=de|date=13 August 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar moet debuut uitstellen door blessure|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/102126/engelaar-moet-debuut-uitstellen-door-blessure/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 August 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> It wasn't until on 16 September 2008 when he made his return to the starting line–up from injury in the first leg of the UEFA Cup first round against [[APOEL FC|APOEL]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Altintop setzt den Schlusspunkt|url=https://www.kicker.de/apoel-gegen-schalke-2008-europa-league-883374/analyse|website=kicker.de|language=de|date=16 September 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Following this, Engelaar made seven starts in the next seven matches for the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neuer rettet hinten und vorne|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-wolfsburg-2008-bundesliga-863470/analyse|website=kicker.de|language=de|date=5 October 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Höwedes köpft schulmäßig ein|url=https://www.kicker.de/hsv-gegen-schalke-2008-bundesliga-863479/analyse|website=kicker.de|language=de|date=19 October 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kuranyis Hammer gegen den Frust|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-paris-sg-2008-europa-league-885946/analyse|website=kicker.de|language=de|date=23 October 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He then provided a goal for [[Kevin Kurányi]], who also set up two goals during a 3–0 win against [[Karlsruher SC]] on 28 October 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=Farfan schließt Offensivwirbel ab|url=https://www.kicker.de/karlsruhe-gegen-schalke-2008-bundesliga-863501/analyse|website=kicker.de|language=de|date=28 October 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> In a follow–up match against [[FC Energie Cottbus|Energie Cottbus]], Engelaar received a straight red card in the 53rd minute for confronting a referee, in a 2–0 win; which his sending off was described as "unnecessary."<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=Decimated Schalke get threesome|title=Dezimierte Schalker holen Dreier|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2008-09/11/863511/spielanalyse_energie-cottbus-78_fc-schalke-04-2.html|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=1 November 2008|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090810003226/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2008-09/11/863511/spielanalyse_energie-cottbus-78_fc-schalke-04-2.html|archive-date=1610 MayAugust 20212009|url-status=dead}}</ref> Five days later on 6 November 2008, he scored his first goal for the club in match day two of the UEFA Cup group stage, in a 1–1 draw against [[Racing de Santander|Racing Santander]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaars eiskalte Antwort|url=https://www.kicker.de/santander-gegen-schalke-2008-europa-league-885951/analyse|website=kicker.de|language=de|date=6 November 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> After serving a one match suspension, Engelaar returned to the starting line–up against [[Bayer 04 Leverkusen|Bayer Leverkusen]] on 15 November 2008, as Schalke 04 lost 3–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kuranyis Anschlusstor kam zu spät|url=https://www.kicker.de/leverkusen-gegen-schalke-2008-bundesliga-863525/analyse|website=kicker.de|language=de|date=15 November 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> However, he was sent–off for a second time for a second bookable offense, in a 1–1 draw against [[TSG 1899 Hoffenheim|1899 Hoffenheim]] on 14 December 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=TSG 1899 Hoffenheim|trans-title=Neun Schalker ärgern Herbstmeister|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2008-09/17/863567/spielanalyse_1899-hoffenheim-3209_fc-schalke-04-2.html|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=14 December 2008|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090727213726/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2008-09/17/863567/spielanalyse_1899-hoffenheim-3209_fc-schalke-04-2.html|archive-date=1627 MayJuly 20212009|url-status=dead}}</ref> After serving a one match suspension and his own injury concern, Engelaar returned to the first team against [[SV Werder Bremen|Werder Bremen]] on 7 February 2009, coming on as a 60th-minute substitute, in a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hiobsbotschaft für Schalke: Kuranyi und Engelaar verletzt|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/hiobsbotschaft-fuer-schalke-kuranyi-und-engelaar-verletzt-id1319148.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=11 January 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kuranyi und Engelaar melden sich fit zurück|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/kuranyi-und-engelaar-melden-sich-fit-zurueck-id1372159.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=19 January 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kuranyi bekennt sich zum FC Schalke 04|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/kuranyi-bekennt-sich-zum-fc-schalke-04-id731283.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=nl|date=5 February 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Höwedes entscheidet Krisengipfel|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-bremen-2009-bundesliga-863577/analyse|website=kicker.de|language=de|date=7 February 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Throughout the 2008–09 season, his performance suffered indifferent form and was subjected of criticism by the German media and the club's supporters.<ref>{{cite news|title='Schalke denkt aan Stevens als vervanger Rutten'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/109102/schalke-denkt-aan-stevens-als-vervanger-rutten/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=1 December 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Höwedes und Pander ins Training zurückgekehrt|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/hoewedes-und-pander-ins-training-zurueckgekehrt-id846298.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=5 March 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Schalke: directeur Müller weg, Rutten mag nog blijven|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/115499/schalke-directeur-muller-weg-rutten-mag-nog-blijven/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=9 March 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar ook in Duitsland onder vuur|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/rv282qsg|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=21 March 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Büskens: "Nächste Saison interessiert mich nicht"|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/bueskens-naechste-saison-interessiert-mich-nicht-id623133.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=18 April 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He later responded to criticism, saying that [[Kicker (sports magazine)|kicker]]'s claims of his performance was "unjustified" and later criticised Schalke 04 supporters for treating him badly.<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaar: "Kritiek op mij is onterecht"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/116272/engelaar-kritiek-op-mij-is-onterecht/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=19 March 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.vi.nl/Nieuws-item/163004/Engelaar-Dit-wil-ik-niet-ng-eens-twee-jaar-meemaken.htm|title=Engelaar: 'Dit wil ik niet nóg eens twee jaar meemaken'|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=9 April 2009|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100812093029/http://www.vi.nl/Nieuws-item/163004/Engelaar-Dit-wil-ik-niet-ng-eens-twee-jaar-meemaken.htm|archive-date=1612 MayAugust 20212010|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar: "Wil ook in het buitenland slagen"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/117938/engelaar-wil-ook-in-het-buitenland-slagen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=11 April 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Despite this, Engelaar went on to make thirty–five appearances and scoring once in all competitions.
At the end of the 2008–09 season, it was expected from Schalke 04 that Engelaar would be leaving the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rutten vor dem Aus - S04 blickt in graue Zukunft|url=https://www.derwesten.de/sport/fussball/s04/rutten-vor-dem-aus-s04-blickt-in-graue-zukunft-id552229.html|publisher=Der Westen|language=de|date=25 March 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He was linked with a move to Ajax, PSV Eindhoven and [[Panathinaikos F.C.|Panathinaikos]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ed.nl/sport/psv/article4721120.ece|title=PSV wil na Ooijer ook Engelaar|publisher=Eindhoven Dagblad|language=nl|date=26 March 2009|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090330133524/http://www.ed.nl/sport/psv/article4721120.ece|archive-date=1630 MayMarch 20212009|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/nl/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=1176528|title=EXCLUSIEF: "Engelaar vergeet niet dat Van Basten hem de kans heeft gegeven"|publisher=Goal.com|language=nl|date=26 March 2009|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090330181904/http://www.goal.com/nl/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=1176528|archive-date=1630 MayMarch 20212009|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title='Engelaar verkiest PSV boven Panathinaikos'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/122703/engelaar-verkiest-psv-boven-panathinaikos/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=19 June 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Since leaving Germany, Engelaar is named among the biggest flops as part of the 50-year history of the Bundesliga.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=Babel, Engelaar and Tomasson biggest bad buys Bundesliga|title=Babel, Engelaar en Tomasson grootste miskopen Bundesliga|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/3323584/2012/09/28/Babel-Engelaar-en-Tomasson-grootste-miskopen-Bundesliga.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=28 September 2012|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808041609/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/3323584/2012/09/28/Babel-Engelaar-en-Tomasson-grootste-miskopen-Bundesliga.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===PSV Eindhoven===
[[File:Engelaar PSV 2011.jpg|thumb|left|275px|Engelaar playing for [[PSV Eindhoven|PSV]] in September 2011.]]
On 22 June 2009, Engelaar returned to Netherlands by joining [[PSV Eindhoven|PSV]] for undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.psv.nl/web/show/id=118705/langid=43/contentid=25898|title=Orlando Engelaar voor vier seizoenen naar PSV|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=nl|date=22 June 2009|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090625014235/http://www.psv.nl/web/show/id=118705/langid=43/contentid=25898|archive-date=1625 MayJune 20212009|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar swaps Schalke for PSV|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=840485.html|publisher=UEFA Official Website|date=22 June 2009|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110620212223/http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=840485.html|archive-date=1620 MayJune 20212011|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|trans-title=Orlando Engelaar for four seasons at PSV|title=Orlando Engelaar voor 4 seizoenen naar PSV|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/4562/Voetbal/article/detail/343720/2009/06/22/Orlando-Engelaar-voor-4-seizoenen-naar-PSV.dhtml|publisher=Ad.nl|language=nl|date=22 June 2009|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034514/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/4562/Voetbal/article/detail/343720/2009/06/22/Orlando-Engelaar-voor-4-seizoenen-naar-PSV.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Upon being presented at the club, he cited returning to Netherlands to keep his international status alive, so his desire to play in the [[FIFA World Cup]] [[2010 FIFA World Cup|the following year]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.psv.nl/web/show/id=118705/langid=43/contentid=25905|title=Orlando Engelaar: "Ik wil kampioen worden met PSV"|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=nl|date=23 June 2009|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090626001621/http://www.psv.nl/web/show/id=118705/langid=43/contentid=25905|archive-date=1626 MayJune 20212009|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|trans-title=PSV through to World Cup|title=Via PSV naar WK|url=http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/article20476249.ece|publisher=de Telegraaf Tele Sports|language=nl|date=23 June 2009|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104223751/http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/article20476249.ece|archive-date=164 MayJanuary 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar: "Ik hoef niet op zoek naar eerherstel"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/122903/engelaar-ik-hoef-niet-op-zoek-naar-eerherstel/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=23 June 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Engelaar was given a number eighteen shirt ahead of the new season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/20555/PSV-publiceert-rugnummers-selectie|title=PSV publiceert rugnummers selectie|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=nl|date=30 June 2009|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515120342/https://psv.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/20555/PSV-publiceert-rugnummers-selectie|archive-date=1615 May 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref>
He made his debut for the club, starting the whole game, in a 1–0 win against [[PFC Cherno More Varna|Cherno More]] in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League third round.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV met Isaksson tegen Cherno More Vara|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/125202/psv-met-isaksson-tegen-cherno-more-vara/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=30 July 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV laat naar zege op zwak Cherno More Varna|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/125215/psv-laat-naar-zege-op-zwak-cherno-more-varna/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=30 July 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> In the return leg, Engelaar played 45 minutes before being substituted at half time, as PSV Eindhoven won 1–0 to advance to the next round.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV naar volgende ronde Europa League|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/psv-naar-volgende-ronde-europa-league~bfc2f817/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=6 August 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> However, he suffered a knee injury during the match and was sidelined for weeks.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=PSV without Orlando Engelaar|title=PSV zonder Orlando Engelaar|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2008628/2009/08/07/PSV-zonder-Orlando-Engelaar.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=7 August 2009|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034535/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2008628/2009/08/07/PSV-zonder-Orlando-Engelaar.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/4560353/__Schade_PSV_richting_FC_Twente__.html|title=Schade PSV: Engelaar en Salcido gekwetst|publisher=De Telegraaf|language=nl|date=7 August 2009|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090810095653/http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/4560353/__Schade_PSV_richting_FC_Twente__.html|archive-date=1610 MayAugust 20212009|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.ed.nl/sport/article5373674.ece|title=Engelaar mist topper tegen Ajax|publisher=Eindhoven Dagbladet|language=nl|date=13 August 2009|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090816145026/http://www.ed.nl/sport/article5373674.ece|archive-date=16 MayAugust 20212009|url-status=dead}}</ref> It wasn't until on 23 August 2009 when Engelaar returned to the first team from injury, coming on as a 57th-minute substitute, in a 3–1 win against NAC Breda.<ref>{{cite news|title=Marcellis mist duel met NAC, Engelaartwijfelgeval|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/126866/marcellis-mist-duel-met-nac-engelaar-twijfelgeval/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=21 August 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV maar net langs NAC|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/psv-maar-net-langs-nac~b55eaff6/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=23 August 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Four days later on 27 August 2009 against [[Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C.|Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv]] in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League play–off round, he came on as a second half substitute, and helped the club win 1–0 to qualify for the group stage.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zwak PSV worstelt zich langs Bnei Yehuda|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/zwak-psv-worstelt-zich-langs-bnei-yehuda|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=27 August 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Following his return from injury, Engelaar became a first team regular for PSV Eindhoven, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Koevermans helpt PSV langs FC Groningen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/127565/koevermans-helpt-psv-langs-fc-groningen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=30 August 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=De resultaten geven PSV-coach Rutten voorlopig gelijk|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2009/10/02/de-resultaten-geven-psv-coach-rutten-voorlopig-gelijk-11791165-a880944|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=2 October 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=De balans na de beginfase in de Eredivisie|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/130715/de-balans-na-de-beginfase-in-de-eredivisie/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 October 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He then provided four consecutive assists in four matches between 8 November 2009 and 3 December 2009 against [[ADO Den Haag]], Heracles, Sparta Rotterdam and [[AC Sparta Prague|Sparta Prague]].<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV en Toivonen spelen ADO naar pittige nederlaag|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/psv-en-toivonen-spelen-ado-naar-pittige-nederlaag|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=8 November 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV wint van Heracles|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/psv-wint-van-heracles~b6769e48/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=22 November 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Bakkal belangrijk voor 31 keer ongeslagen PSV|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2009/11/23/bakkal-belangrijk-voor-31-keer-ongeslagen-psv-11815614-a785105|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=23 November 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV wint met 2-3 bij Sparta|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/332/Sparta-Rotterdam-PSV-27-11-2009|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=nl|date=27 November 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV blij met 'goede teamprestatie' tegen Praag|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/134224/psv-blij-met-goede-teamprestatie-tegen-praag/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=4 December 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> However, Engelaar suffered a left Achilles tendon injury and had a successful operation that saw him out for a month.<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaar ondergaat operatie aan achillespees|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/135031/engelaar-ondergaat-operatie-aan-achillespees/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=15 December 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|trans-title=Successful surgery in Orlando Engelaar|title=Succesvolle ingreep bij Orlando Engelaar|url=http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Succesvolle-ingreep-bij-Orlando-Engelaar.htm|publisher=Official Website of PSV Eindhoven|language=nl|date=17 December 2009|access-date=29 July 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210144553/http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Succesvolle-ingreep-bij-Orlando-Engelaar.htm|archive-date=10 December 2014}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV'er Engelaar nog altijd in lappenmand|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/136830/psv-er-engelaar-nog-altijd-in-lappenmand/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=15 January 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> After returning to training in late–January, he returned to the starting line–up against FC Utrecht on 3 February 2010 and scored his first goal for the club, in a 2–1 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Voorbeschouwing-op-bekerduel-met-Feyenoord.htm|title=Voorbeschouwing op bekerduel met Feyenoord|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=nl|date=26 January 2010|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402115412/http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Voorbeschouwing-op-bekerduel-met-Feyenoord.htm|archive-date=162 MayApril 20212010|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|trans-title=Engelaar helping PSV win|title=Engelaar helpt PSV aan zege|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/4562/Voetbal/article/detail/979120/2010/02/04/Engelaar-helpt-PSV-aan-zege.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=4 February 2010|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034529/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/4562/Voetbal/article/detail/979120/2010/02/04/Engelaar-helpt-PSV-aan-zege.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> A month later on 6 March 2010, Engelaar scored his second goal for PSV Eindhoven, in a 2–1 loss against NAC Breda.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=PSV rare defeat|title=PSV naar zeldzame nederlaag|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/1973462/2010/03/07/PSV-naar-zeldzame-nederlaag.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=7 March 2010|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808032939/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/1973462/2010/03/07/PSV-naar-zeldzame-nederlaag.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Following his return from injury, he continued to regain his first team place for the rest of the 2009–10 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV verslaat ADO Den Haag|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/343/PSV-ADO-Den-Haag-6-2-2010|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=nl|date=6 February 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV WINT WEER NIET: 1-1|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/351/PSV-FC-Twente-20-3-2010|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=nl|date=20 March 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Koevermans haalt uit naar kritische PSV-aanhang|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/143717/koevermans-haalt-uit-naar-kritische-psv-aanhang/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=11 April 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Despite being sidelined on five occasions throughout the 2009–10 season, Engelaar went on to make thirty–nine appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rutten twijfelt nog over herstelde Engelaar|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/129337/rutten-twijfelt-nog-over-herstelde-engelaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=25 September 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV zonder Manolev en Engelaar naar Cluj|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/135019/psv-zonder-manolev-en-engelaar-naar-cluj/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=15 December 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.vi.nl/Nieuws-item-TS1/176276/Rutten-Geen-goed-gevoel-over-Engelaar.htm|title=Rutten: 'Geen goed gevoel over Engelaar'|publisher=Voetbal International|access-date=29 July 2014|date=15 February 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100218104221/http://www.vi.nl/Nieuws-item-TS1/176276/Rutten-Geen-goed-gevoel-over-Engelaar.htm |archive-date=18 February 2010 |url-status=unfit}}<br>{{cite news|title=Trainer wisselt spits na advies van de scheids|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2010/03/29/trainer-wisselt-spits-na-advies-van-de-scheids-11869558-a968059|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=29 March 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Twee-twijfelgevallen-voor-Heerenveen.htm|title=Twee twijfelgevallen voor Heerenveen|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=nl|date=13 April 2010|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101222210648/http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Twee-twijfelgevallen-voor-Heerenveen.htm|archive-date=1622 MayDecember 20212010|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Ahead of the 2010–11 season, Engelaar switched number shirt from eighteen to eight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Rugnummers-voor-het-seizoen-20102011-bekend.htm|title=Rugnummers voor het seizoen 2010-2011 bekend|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=nl|date=12 July 2010|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100714184210/http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Rugnummers-voor-het-seizoen-20102011-bekend.htm|archive-date=1614 MayJuly 20212010|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the opening game of the 2010–11 season, he scored PSV Eindhoven's third goal of the game in a late consolation, in a 3–1 win over SC Heerenveen.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=PSV Toivonen shoots past Heerenveen|title=Toivonen schiet PSV langs Heerenveen|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/4562/Voetbal/article/detail/668142/2010/08/07/Toivonen-schiet-PSV-langs-Heerenveen.dhtml|publisher=Ad.nl|language=nl|date=7 August 2010|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034523/https://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/4562/Voetbal/article/detail/668142/2010/08/07/Toivonen-schiet-PSV-langs-Heerenveen.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Engelaar then played in both legs of the UEFA Europa League play–off round against [[FC Sibir Novosibirsk|Sibir Novosibirsk]] and scored in the second leg, in a 5–0 win, which saw the club advance to the group stage.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV lijdt blamerende nederlaag bij hekkensluiter van Rusland|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/psv-lijdt-blamerende-nederlaag-bij-hekkensluiter-van-rusland~bbf2bbc2/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=20 August 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|trans-title=PSV in Europa League group stage|title=PSV naar groepsfase Europa League|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/4562/Voetbal/article/detail/1020236/2010/08/26/PSV-naar-groepsfase-Europa-League.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=26 August 2010|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034500/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/4562/Voetbal/article/detail/1020236/2010/08/26/PSV-naar-groepsfase-Europa-League.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> After missing one match due to a flu, he returned to the starting line–up against NEC Nijmegen on 11 September 2010 and set up one of the goals for PSV Eindhoven, in a 3–1 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Engelaar-en-Toivonen-niet-mee-naar-Den-Haag.htm|title=Engelaar en Toivonen niet mee naar Den Haag|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=nl|date=28 August 2010|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100829152952/http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Engelaar-en-Toivonen-niet-mee-naar-Den-Haag.htm|archive-date=1629 MayAugust 20212010|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV komt na rust op gang|url=https://www.parool.nl/nieuws/psv-komt-na-rust-op-gang~bd838f31/|publisher=Het Parool|language=nl|date=11 September 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Since returning from injury, Engelaar continued to establish himself in the first team, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Competitie in de kleedkamer is terug|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2010/08/16/competitie-in-de-kleedkamer-is-terug-11931960-a190730|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=16 August 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Spelers met een litteken maken het PSV moeilijk|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2010/09/20/spelers-met-een-litteken-maken-het-psv-moeilijk-11945122-a423416|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=20 September 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV na zege ronde verder|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2010/12/02/psv-na-zege-ronde-verder-11976341-a1257973|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=2 December 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He then scored his third goal of the season, in a 2–1 win against [[Debreceni VSC|Debreceni]] 2–1 on 21 October 2010.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=European wintering beckons for PSV|title=Europese overwintering lonkt voor PSV|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/4562/Voetbal/article/detail/1037205/2010/10/22/Europese-overwintering-lonkt-voor-PSV.dhtml|publisher=Ad.nl|language=nl|date=22 October 2010|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034555/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/4562/Voetbal/article/detail/1037205/2010/10/22/Europese-overwintering-lonkt-voor-PSV.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Three days later on 24 October 2010, Engelaar scored the club's seventh goal of the season, as PSV Eindhoven won 10–0 against his former club, Feyernood and giving them their heaviest defeat ever.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV vernedert Feyenoord tot op het bot: 10-0|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/159873/psv-vernedert-feyenoord-tot-op-het-bot-10-0/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 October 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=10-0! Om je kapot te schamen|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2010/10/25/10-0-om-je-kapot-te-schamen-11961186-a102243|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=25 October 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Two weeks later on 10 November 2010, he scored his fifth goal of the season, in a 3–1 win against [[SV Spakenburg]] in the fourth round of the KNVB Beker.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV simpel ronde verder|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2010/11/11/psv-simpel-ronde-verder-11968186-a726347|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=11 November 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> In a match against [[De Graafschap]] on 11 December 2010, Engelaar was sent–off for a second bookable offence, in a 0–0 draw.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rutten beducht voor 'spierballenvoetbal' Graafschap|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/164117/rutten-beducht-voor-spierballenvoetbal-graafschap/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=11 December 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV speelt gelijk bij De Graafschap|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/psv-speelt-gelijk-bij-de-graafschap~b1b2fcaa/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=11 December 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/8480045/___Arbiter_Nijhuis_moraalridder___.html?sn=telesport|title='Arbiter Nijhuis moraalridder'|publisher=De Telegraaf|language=nl|date=13 December 2010|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101215013509/http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/8480045/___Arbiter_Nijhuis_moraalridder___.html?sn=telesport|archive-date=1615 MayDecember 20212010|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the January transfer window, he was linked with a move to Turkish side [[Trabzonspor]], but no avail.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=Trabzonspor wants Engelaar|title=Trabzonspor wil Engelaar|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/1909947/2010/10/17/Trabzonspor-wil-Engelaar.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=17 October 2010|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034504/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/1909947/2010/10/17/Trabzonspor-wil-Engelaar.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title='Engelaar wimpelt interesse Trabzonspor af'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/159322/engelaar-wimpelt-interesse-trabzonspor-af/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=18 October 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Following the departure of [[Ibrahim Afellay]], Engelaar became Afellay's successor of being the captain for the remainder of the season.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=PSV understand choice Afellay|title=PSV'ers begrijpen keuze Afellay|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/1908092/2010/12/22/PSV-ers-begrijpen-keuze-Afellay.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=22 December 2010|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034452/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/1908092/2010/12/22/PSV-ers-begrijpen-keuze-Afellay.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Afellay ziet Engelaar als nieuwe aanvoerder|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/165477/afellay-ziet-engelaar-als-nieuwe-aanvoerder/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=27 December 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Orlando-Engelaar-We-willen-iets-recht-zetten.htm|title=Orlando Engelaar: "We willen iets recht zetten"|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=nl|date=12 January 2011|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110115063924/http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Orlando-Engelaar-We-willen-iets-recht-zetten.htm|archive-date=1615 MayJanuary 20212011|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the quarter final of [[2010–11 KNVB Cup#Quarter Finals|KNVB Cup]] against Twente, he was at fault in match for giving away a penalty after being penalised for handball, resulting in the opposition team successfully converted to make it 1–1 and missed the penalty in the shootout, resulting in the club being eliminated from the tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Utrecht en FC Twente door naar halve finales beker|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2011/01/26/fc-utrecht-ten-koste-van-fc-groningen-naar-halve-finale-beker-a1460717|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=26 January 2011|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|trans-title=Twente after penalties over PSV in Dutch Cup|title=Twente na penalty's voorbij PSV in Nederlandse beker|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/SportWereld/cnt/DMF20110127_007|publisher=Niewusblad|language=nl|date=27 January 2011|access-date=29 July 2014}}</ref> However, Engelaar received a straight red card in the 55th minute for a foul on [[Luc Castaignos]], in a 3–1 loss against Feyenoord on 24 April 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV geeft koppositie uit handen in Rotterdam|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2011/04/24/psv-geeft-koppositie-uit-handen-in-rotterdam-a1457852|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=24 April 2011|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar staat symbool voor onmacht van PSV|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2011/04/26/engelaar-staat-symbool-voor-onmacht-van-psv-12012503-a938991|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=26 April 2011|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Shortly after, he had his red card overturned by the KNVB, saying: "And that must be the case when it comes to direct red. Engelaar also first plays the ball, after which the violation follows."<ref>{{cite news|title=Rode kaart PSV'er Engelaar geschrapt|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2011/04/27/rode-kaart-psver-engelaar-geschrapt-12012670-a1231767|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=27 April 2011|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rode kaart geseponeerd|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2011/04/27/rode-kaart-geseponeerd-12012559-a344172|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=27 April 2011|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Engelaar later helped PSV Eindhoven finish third place in the league by earning four points in the remaining two league matches of the 2010–11 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV wint van Vitesse|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/psv-wint-van-vitesse~b3e49532/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=1 May 2011|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Opnieuw geen Champions League voor PSV|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/opnieuw-geen-champions-league-voor-psv~baa15771/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=15 May 2011|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Despite being sidelined with injuries and suspension throughout the 2010–11 season, he went on to make forty–six appearances and scoring five times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV: Engelaar twijfelgeval, Reis terug in basis|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/162251/psv-engelaar-twijfelgeval-reis-terug-in-basis/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=20 November 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rutten verkiest Bakkal boven Engelaar|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/162944/rutten-verkiest-bakkal-boven-engelaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=26 November 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Opnieuw klachten voor Engelaar|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/23943/Opnieuw-klachten-voor-Engelaar|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=nl|date=7 December 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Rutten-2010-afsluiten-met-winst.htm|title=Rutten: "2010 afsluiten met winst"|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=nl|date=17 December 2010|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110705221420/http://psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Rutten-2010-afsluiten-met-winst.htm|archive-date=165 MayJuly 20212011|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.nusport.nl/eredivisie/2450124/bouma-en-engelaar-onzeker-bij-psv.html|title=Bouma en Engelaar Onzeker Bij PSV Eindhoven|publisher=Nu Sport|language=nl|date=18 February 2011|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110221043602/http://www.nusport.nl/eredivisie/2450124/bouma-en-engelaar-onzeker-bij-psv.html|archive-date=1621 MayFebruary 20212011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Ahead of the 2011–12 season, Engelaar said about his future: "Whether I will stay? That is a very difficult question, so shortly after the game. Whether or not staying the coach makes any difference to me? I don't know. I think he, like me, still has a contract until next year."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/psv/9797577/__Engelaar__Weet_niet_of_ik_blijf__.html|title=Engelaar: Weet niet of ik blijf|publisher=De Telegraaf|language=nl|date=18 May 2011|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519090648/http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/psv/9797577/__Engelaar__Weet_niet_of_ik_blijf__.html|archive-date=1619 May 20212011|url-status=dead}}</ref> As a result, he was linked with a move to [[CA Osasuna|Osasuna]] and [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vi.nl/Nieuws-item/202928/Spaanse-club-Osasuna-flirt-met-PSVcaptain-Engelaar.htm|title=Spaanse club Osasuna flirt met PSV-captain Engelaar|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=3 July 2011|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110903210355/http://www.vi.nl/Nieuws-item/202928/Spaanse-club-Osasuna-flirt-met-PSVcaptain-Engelaar.htm|archive-date=163 MaySeptember 20212011|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV'er Engelaar claimt serieuze belangstelling|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/181531/psv-er-engelaar-claimt-serieuze-belangstelling/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=31 July 2011|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV reveal Engelaar interest|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11906/7075634/psv-reveal-engelaar-interest|publisher=Sky Sports|date=1 August 2011|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808031901/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11906/7075634/psv-reveal-engelaar-interest|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, both clubs ended interests in signing him, which Engelaar vowed to stay at the club.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/psv/10136061/___Wij_willen_Engelaar_niet___.html|title='Wij willen Engelaar helemaal niet'|publisher=De Telegraaf|language=nl|date=4 July 2011|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708075720/http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/psv/10136061/___Wij_willen_Engelaar_niet___.html|archive-date=168 MayJuly 20212011|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Boro end Engelaar interest|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11680/7094107/boro-end-engelaar-interest|publisher=Sky Sports|date=11 August 2011|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140730053414/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11680/7094107/boro-end-engelaar-interest|archive-date=1630 MayJuly 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~2417205,00.html|title=Mogga Targets Julio Return|publisher=Middlesbrough F.C.|date=11 August 2011|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110817074517/http://www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~2417205,00.html|archive-date=1617 MayAugust 20212011|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar to stay at PSV|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11661/7141021/engelaar-to-stay-at-psv|publisher=Sky Sports|date=31 August 2011|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140730051032/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11661/7141021/engelaar-to-stay-at-psv|archive-date=1630 MayJuly 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> He later criticised PSV Eindhoven's management for their lack of experience and passion from last season and was expecting to leave the club but was unwilling to do so.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=Engelaar denounces PSV management|title=Engelaar hekelt PSV-directie|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2457073/2011/06/24/Engelaar-hekelt-PSV-directie.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=24 June 2011|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034447/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2457073/2011/06/24/Engelaar-hekelt-PSV-directie.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar laakt houding PSV-directie|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/178922/engelaar-laakt-houding-psv-directie/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 June 2011|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Initially, Engelaar was given the captaincy but a change of heart from PSV Eindhoven's management led [[Ola Toivonen]] being appointed instead.<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaar aanvoerder, Toivonen reserve-aanvoerder|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/25394/Engelaar-aanvoerder-Toivonen-reserve-aanvoerder|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=nl|date=13 July 2011|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Toivonen vervangt Engelaar nu definitief als eerste aanvoerder|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/25459/Toivonen-vervangt-Engelaar-nu-definitief-als-eerste-aanvoerder|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=nl|date=30 July 2011|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He even rejected a chance to be appointed a vice–captain, which went to new signing [[Kevin Strootman]].<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=Engelaar refuses to be second captain|title=Engelaar weigert tweede aanvoerder te zijn|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2926568/2011/09/24/Engelaar-weigert-tweede-aanvoerder-te-zijn.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=24 September 2011|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034445/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/2926568/2011/09/24/Engelaar-weigert-tweede-aanvoerder-te-zijn.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, Engelaar found his first team opportunities limited, due to competitions, as well as, his own injury concern for the rest of the year.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rutten al na één duel onder druk|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2011/08/08/rutten-al-na-een-duel-onder-druk-12029320-a891325|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=8 August 2011|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Keine Sorgen|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2011/08/19/keine-sorgen-12031035-a1305757|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=19 August 2011|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=AD: PSV heeft harten fans heroverd|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/26145/AD-PSV-heeft-harten-fans-heroverd|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=nl|date=15 October 2011|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|trans-title=PSV Engelaar runs ankle injury against Hapoel|title=PSV'er Engelaar loopt enkelblessure op tegen Hapoel|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/psver-engelaar-loopt-enkelblessure-op-tegen-hapoel.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=21 October 2011|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812192148/http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/psver-engelaar-loopt-enkelblessure-op-tegen-hapoel.htm|archive-date=1612 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rutten verkiest Labyad weer boven Lens|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/191525/rutten-verkiest-labyad-weer-boven-lens/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=26 November 2011|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Despite this, Engelaar was praised by the club director for his commitment to the locker room and described it as ''"with sporty reluctantly."''<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=SANDERS PRAISES 'SPORTING RELUCTANTLY' PLAYING ENGELAAR|title=Sanders roemt met 'sportieve tegenzin' spelende Engelaar|url=http://www.mijnvoetbaltalent.nl/news/342/22/Sanders-roemt-met-sportieve-tegenzin-spelende-Engelaar.html|publisher=mijnvoetbaltalent.nl|language=nl|date=7 January 2012|access-date=29 July 2014}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.volkskrant.nl/vk/nl/2698/Sport/article/detail/3109084/2012/01/06/Aanwezigheid-Wijnaldum-bij-PSV-geschenk-voor-voetbal.dhtml|title='Aanwezigheid Wijnaldum bij PSV geschenk voor voetbal'|publisher=De Volkstrant|language=nl|date=6 January 2012|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111113120/http://www.volkskrant.nl/vk/nl/2698/Sport/article/detail/3109084/2012/01/06/Aanwezigheid-Wijnaldum-bij-PSV-geschenk-voor-voetbal.dhtml|archive-date=1611 MayJanuary 20212012|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, he returned to training from injury, only to injure his ankle once again that saw him out for two months.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=Orlando Engelaar leaves training camp|title=Orlando Engelaar verlaat trainingskamp|url=http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Orlando-Engelaar-verlaat-trainingskamp.htm#|publisher=PSV Official Website|language=nl|date=11 January 2012|access-date=29 July 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210145829/http://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Orlando-Engelaar-verlaat-trainingskamp.htm|archive-date=10 December 2014}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.ed.nl/sport/psv/10283681/Engelaar-nog-even-uit-de-roulatie.ece|title=Engelaar nog even uit de roulatie|publisher=Eindhoven Dagblad|language=nl|date=17 January 2012|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120131234710/http://www.ed.nl/sport/psv/10283681/Engelaar-nog-even-uit-de-roulatie.ece|archive-date=1631 MayJanuary 20212012|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Geblesseerde Engelaar blijft kwakkelen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/195658/geblesseerde-engelaar-blijft-kwakkelen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=17 January 2012|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> It wasn't until on 18 March 2012 when Engelaar returned to the first team from injury, coming on as a 61st-minute substitute and scored his first goal of the season, in a 5–1 win over Heerenveen.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=Greatly outclassed Heerenveen PSV and is back in title race|title=Sterk PSV overklast Heerenveen en is terug in titelstrijd|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/3227328/2012/03/18/Sterk-PSV-overklast-Heerenveen-en-is-terug-in-titelstrijd.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=18 March 2012|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034532/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/3227328/2012/03/18/Sterk-PSV-overklast-Heerenveen-en-is-terug-in-titelstrijd.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar: "Niet altijd jofel geweest rond mij"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/200713/engelaar-niet-altijd-jofel-geweest-rond-mij/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=19 March 2012|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He then came on as a 75th-minute substitute, in a 3–0 win against Heracles Almelo to win the [[2012 KNVB Cup Final|KNVB Beker final]] on 8 April 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Superieur PSV wint voor negende keer de KNVB-beker|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/superieur-psv-wint-voor-negende-keer-de-knvb-beker~b0194d93/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=8 April 2012|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> At the end of the 2011–12 season, Engelaar went on to make twenty–one appearances and scoring once in all competitions.
Ahead of the 2012–13 season, Engelaar said he wanted to leave PSV Eindhoven despite having a year to his contract left.<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaar hoopt dat PSV zich coulant zal opstellen bij interesse|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/27900/Engelaar-hoopt-dat-PSV-zich-coulant-zal-opstellen-bij-interesse|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=nl|date=9 May 2012|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=ED: Buitenlandse interesse voor Engelaar|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/28151/ED-Buitenlandse-interesse-voor-Engelaar|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=nl|date=27 June 2012|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Engelaar also switched number shirt from eight to sixteen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Rugnummers-PSV-seizoen-20122013.htm|title=Rugnummers PSV seizoen 2012-2013|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=nl|date=19 July 2012|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718191410/https://www.psv.nl/Nieuws/Nieuwspagina/Rugnummers-PSV-seizoen-20122013.htm|archive-date=1618 MayJuly 20212012|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, his first team opportunities was limited once again despite no longer feeling that he is serious risk of playing time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geblesseerde Van Ooijen en Engelaar niet mee naar Griekenland|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/28332/Geblesseerde-Van-Ooijen-en-Engelaar-niet-mee-naar-Griekenland|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=nl|date=25 July 2012|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV nu favoriet met leiders op én naast het veld|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2012/08/06/psv-nu-favoriet-met-leiders-op-en-naast-het-veld-1138873-a747827|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=6 August 2012|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Een overvolle reservebank moet PSV aan titel helpen|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2012/09/03/een-overvolle-reservebank-moet-psv-aan-titel-helpen-12379945-a1296758|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=3 September 2012|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|trans-title=Role at PSV Engelaar seems played out|title=Rol Engelaar bij PSV lijkt uitgespeeld|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/3374338/2013/01/09/Rol-Engelaar-bij-PSV-lijkt-uitgespeeld.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=9 January 2013|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034545/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/3374338/2013/01/09/Rol-Engelaar-bij-PSV-lijkt-uitgespeeld.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brands: "Er is iets geknakt bij Engelaar"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/224663/brands-er-is-iets-geknakt-bij-engelaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=9 January 2013|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> As a result, he found his playing time, coming from the UEFA Europa League and KNVB Beker matches.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV verwent Eindhoven met negen doelpunten|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/psv-verwent-eindhoven-met-negen-doelpunten~be92799f/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=31 August 2012|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV maar net langs amateurs EHC/Heuts|url=https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/1207195/psv-maar-net-langs-amateurs-ehcheuts|publisher=Omroep Brabant|language=nl|date=30 October 2012|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.omroepbrabant.nl/?news/1849481333/Matavz+redt+eer+PSV+met+drie+goals+tegen+Napoli.aspx|title=Matavz redt eer PSV met drie goals tegen Napoli|publisher=Omroep Brabant|language=nl|date=6 December 2012|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630074212/http://www.omroepbrabant.nl/?news/1849481333/Matavz+redt+eer+PSV+met+drie+goals+tegen+Napoli.aspx|archive-date=1630 MayJune 20212013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Engelaar then scored his first goal of the season, in a 6–1 win against ADO Den Haag.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=Swinging PSV makes mincemeat of ADO|title=Swingend PSV maakt gehakt van ADO|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/3349751/2012/11/17/Swingend-PSV-maakt-gehakt-van-ADO.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=17 November 2012|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034517/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/3349751/2012/11/17/Swingend-PSV-maakt-gehakt-van-ADO.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> However in February, he was involved in the car accident, but escaped unhurt.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=PSV Engelaar involved in accident: damage is not too bad|title=PSV'er Engelaar betrokken bij ongeval: schade valt mee|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/3395256/2013/02/17/PSV-er-Engelaar-betrokken-bij-ongeval-schade-valt-mee.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=17 February 2013|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808034541/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sportwereld/article/detail/3395256/2013/02/17/PSV-er-Engelaar-betrokken-bij-ongeval-schade-valt-mee.dhtml|archive-date=168 MayAugust 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Despite this, Engelaar went on to make eleven appearances and scoring once in all competitions at the end of the 2012–13 season. After four years at PSV Eindhoven, it announced that Engelaar will not have his contract renewed when it will expired at the end of the 2012–13 season.<ref>{{cite news|trans-title=Engelaar Nijland and Vukovic approaching farewell to PSV|title=Engelaar, Nijland en Vukovic naderen afscheid bij PSV|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/Engelaar-Nijland-en-Vukovic-naderen-afscheid-bij-PSV.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=28 March 2013|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140721041405/http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/Engelaar-Nijland-en-Vukovic-naderen-afscheid-bij-PSV.htm|archive-date=1621 MayJuly 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Following his release by the club, he was linked with a move to [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]] and NAC Breda, having ruled out retirement.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zaakwaarnemer ziet toekomst voor Engelaar|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/223817/zaakwaarnemer-ziet-toekomst-voor-engelaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=28 December 2012|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar aast op contract bij West Ham United|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/239061/engelaar-aast-op-contract-bij-west-ham-united/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=13 July 2013|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar houdt conditie op peil bij NAC Breda|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/239637/engelaar-houdt-conditie-op-peil-bij-nac-breda/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=26 July 2013|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref>
===Melbourne Heart===
On 9 August 2013, Engelaar joined A-League club [[Melbourne City FC|Melbourne Heart]] (now Melbourne City) from Dutch side [[PSV Eindhoven]] on a one–year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/news-display/Melbourne-Heart-FC-agree-terms-with-Orlando-Engelaar/72374|title=Melbourne Heart FC agree terms with Orlando Engelaar|date=9 August 2013|publisher=[[Football Federation Australia]]|accessdate=16 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130918204639/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/news-display/Melbourne-Heart-FC-agree-terms-with-Orlando-Engelaar/72374|archive-date=1618 MaySeptember 20212013|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4021/a-league/2013/08/09/4174834/melbourne-heart-sign-orlando-engelaar|title=Melbourne Heart sign Orlando Engelaar|publisher=goal.com|date=9 August 2013|access-date=7 October 2013|first=Iain|last=Strachan}}</ref>
On his preseason debut for the club, he suffered a fractured leg, which ruled him out for the first 14 rounds of the 2013–14 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supersport.com/football/europe/news/130829/Engelaar_faces_long_layoff|title=Engelaar faces long layoff|publisher=supersport.com|date=29 August 2013|access-date=7 October 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224101555/http://www.supersport.com/football/europe/news/130829/Engelaar_faces_long_layoff|archive-date=1624 MayDecember 20212013|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Football: Debutant Engelaar now faces long layoff with broken leg|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football-debutant-engelaar-now-faces-long-layoff-with-broken-leg|publisher=The Straits Times|date=29 August 2013|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> It wasn't until on 17 January 2014 when Engelaar made his long awaited debut for Melbourne Heart, coming on as a 59th-minute substitute, in a 3–1 win against [[Newcastle Jets FC|Newcastle Jets]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Orlando Engelaar nearing Melbourne Heart debut|url=http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4021/a-league/2014/01/16/4545634/orlando-engelaar-nearing-melbourne-heart-debut|publisher=Goal.com|date=16 January 2014|access-date=29 July 2014}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/heart-celebrate-100th-match-3-1-win|title=Heart celebrate 100th match with 3-1 win|publisher=Melbourne City FC|date=18 January 2014|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515212834/https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/heart-celebrate-100th-match-3-1-win|archive-date=1615 May 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> Two weeks later on 31 January 2014, he received a red card for a second bookable offence in the first 33 minutes to the match, in a 2–1 win against [[Sydney FC|Sydney]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/ten-man-melbourne-heart-secure-dramatic-win|title=Ten-man Melbourne Heart secure dramatic win|publisher=Melbourne City FC|date=1 February 2014|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515214442/https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/ten-man-melbourne-heart-secure-dramatic-win|archive-date=1615 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> After serving a one match suspension, Engelaar returned to the starting line–up against [[Wellington Phoenix FC|Wellington Phoenix]] on 16 February 2014 and helped the club win 5–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/engelaar-returns-phoenix-match|title=Engelaar returns for Phoenix match|publisher=Melbourne City FC|date=13 February 2014|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515214935/https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/engelaar-returns-phoenix-match|archive-date=1615 May 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/williams-hat-trick-helps-heart-record-win|title=Williams hat-trick helps Heart to record win|publisher=Melbourne City FC|date=16 February 2014|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515215342/https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/williams-hat-trick-helps-heart-record-win|archive-date=1615 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> He then made a strong impact, helping the Melbourne Heart win its first game of the season and going on a 5-game unbeaten run.<ref>{{cite news|title=JVS: More to Heart resurgence than Engelaar|url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/news-display/jvs-more-to-heart-resurgence-than-engelaar/86594|publisher=Football Australia|date=21 February 2014|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419015205/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/news-display/jvs-more-to-heart-resurgence-than-engelaar/86594|archive-date=1619 MayApril 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=A-League: Melbourne Heart 1 Brisbane Roar 0|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/league-melbourne-heart-1-brisbane-roar-0|publisher=FourFourTwo|date=23 February 2014|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/derby-delight-heart-thump-victory|title=Derby delight as Heart thump Victory|publisher=Melbourne City FC|date=2 March 2014|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515215717/https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/derby-delight-heart-thump-victory|archive-date=1615 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> On 23 March 2014, Engelaar scored a goal from inside his own half against the [[Central Coast Mariners FC|Central Coast Mariners]], as the club lost 2–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian A-League player Orlando Engelaar scores amazing halfway-line goal to rival Wayne Rooney's – video|url=http://metro.co.uk/2014/03/23/australian-a-league-player-orlando-engelaar-scores-amazing-halfway-line-goal-to-rival-wayne-rooneys-4673744/|publisher=Metro|date=23 March 2014|access-date=29 July 2014}}</ref> For his performance, he was later named as A-League Team of the Week on 24 March 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=A-League Team of the Week: Midfield miracles from Brattan, Engelaar|url=http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4123/a-league-team-of-the-week/2014/03/24/4705251/a-league-team-of-the-week-midfield-miracles-from-brattan|publisher=Goal.com|date=24 March 2014|access-date=29 July 2014}}</ref> In the last game of the season, Engelaar scored his fifth goal for Melbourne City, in a 3–2 loss against [[Western Sydney Wanderers FC|Western Sydney Wanderers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/Wanderers-spoil-Harry-Kewell-farewell/89767|title=Wanderers spoil Harry Kewell farewell|publisher=Football Australia|date=12 April 2014|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413144640/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/Wanderers-spoil-Harry-Kewell-farewell/89767|archive-date=1613 MayApril 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> At the end of the 2013–14 season, he went on to make twelve appearances and scoring five times in all competitions.
For his performance, Engelaar's goal against Central Coast Mariners earned the 2013–14 Goal of the Year and was included in the 2013–14 Team of the Year by Goal.com.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thomas Broich wins A-League's Johnny Warren medal for a second time|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-28/broich-wins-a-league-media-award/5416894|publisher=ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)|date=28 April 2014|access-date=29 July 2014}}<br>{{cite news|title=A-League Team of the Season 2013-14|url=http://www.goal.com/en-au/slideshow/7513/8/title/a-league-team-of-the-season-2013-14?ICID=OP|publisher=Goal.com|date=7 May 2014|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150116160517/https://www.goal.com/en-au/slideshow/7513/8/title/a-league-team-of-the-season-2013-14?ICID=OP|archive-date=16 MayJanuary 20212015|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, he was among four players to leave the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Melbourne Heart FC Confirms Departure of Four Players|url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/news-display/Melbourne-Heart-FC-Confirms-Departure-of-Four-Players/90216|publisher=Football Australia|date=30 April 2014|access-date=29 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502005842/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/news-display/Melbourne-Heart-FC-Confirms-Departure-of-Four-Players/90216|archive-date=162 May 20212014|url-status=dead}}</ref> After leaving the club, Engelaar was considering retirement from football.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Twente-middenvelder overweegt pensioen: 'Ik ben er nog niet over uit'|url=http://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=238831|publisher=Voetbal Zone|language=nl|date=4 March 2015|access-date=2 July 2015}}</ref>
===Return to Twente===
On 2 October 2014, Engelaar signed a one-year contract with Twente in his second spell, having spend weeks on trial.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Twente geeft oude bekende Engelaar kans|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/261860/fc-twente-geeft-oude-bekende-engelaar-kans/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=3 September 2014|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Orlando Engelaar wacht op besluit FC Twente|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1443/FC-Twente/article/detail/3744787/2014/09/09/Orlando-Engelaar-wacht-op-besluit-FC-Twente.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=9 September 2014|access-date=2 July 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909153421/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1443/FC-Twente/article/detail/3744787/2014/09/09/Orlando-Engelaar-wacht-op-besluit-FC-Twente.dhtml|archive-date=169 MaySeptember 20212014|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar tekent contract voor één jaar bij FC Twente|url=http://www.nu.nl/sport/3893547/engelaar-tekent-contract-jaar-bij-fc-twente.html|publisher=NU.nl|language=nl|date=2 October 2014|access-date=2 July 2015}}</ref>
He made his second debut for the club, coming on as a substitute for [[Kamohelo Mokotjo]] in the 88th minute, in a 1–1 draw against [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] on 18 October 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Groeistuipen zijn het niet meer bij Twente|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2014/10/20/groeistuipen-zijn-het-niet-meer-bij-twente-1429941-a609608|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=20 October 2014|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Terug bij een totaal ander FC Twente|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2014/10/20/terug-bij-een-totaal-ander-fc-twente-1430343-a1009010|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=20 October 2014|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> However, Engelaar suffered a calf injury that saw him miss two matches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Twente nog zonder Engelaar|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/3800509/2014/11/28/Twente-nog-zonder-Engelaar.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=28 November 2014|access-date=2 July 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703232938/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/3800509/2014/11/28/Twente-nog-zonder-Engelaar.dhtml|archive-date=163 MayJuly 20212015|url-status=dead}}</ref> He made his return to the first team, coming on as a 76th-minute substitute, in a 2–2 draw against Vitesse on 7 December 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Vitesse sleept met man minder punt uit het vuur tegen Twente|url=https://www.parool.nl/nieuws/vitesse-sleept-met-man-minder-punt-uit-het-vuur-tegen-twente~b7bbc3af/|publisher=Het Parool|language=nl|date=7 December 2014|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> A month later on 18 January 2015, Engelaar scored his first goal for FC Twente – his first goal for the club in seven years – in a 3–1 loss against [[Feyenoord]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Feyenoord maakt in topper einde aan illusies FC Twente|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/feyenoord-maakt-in-topper-einde-aan-illusies-fc-twente.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=18 January 2015|access-date=2 July 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121045340/http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/feyenoord-maakt-in-topper-einde-aan-illusies-fc-twente.htm|archive-date=1621 MayJanuary 20212015|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, he suffered a calf-injury while warming up ahead of the match against [[PEC Zwolle]] and was out for two months.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Twente wint eindelijk weer en mag blijven hopen op EL|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/273109/fc-twente-wint-eindelijk-weer-en-mag-blijven-hopen-op-el/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=14 March 2015|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Onderzoek voor Bjelland, Engelaar en Castaignos|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/273139/onderzoek-voor-bjelland-engelaar-en-castaignos/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=15 March 2015|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=FC Twente voorlopig zonder Engelaar|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/fc-twente-voorlopig-zonder-engelaar.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=17 March 2015|access-date=2 July 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319194940/http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/fc-twente-voorlopig-zonder-engelaar.htm|archive-date=1619 MayMarch 20212015|url-status=dead}}</ref> But Engelaar made his return from injury in the last game of the season against [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]] and scored his second goal of the season, in a 3–1 win, in what turned out to be last his appearances in professional football.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ziyech leidt Twente langs Heerenveen|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/4027791/2015/05/17/Ziyech-leidt-Twente-langs-Heerenveen.dhtml|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=17 May 2015|access-date=2 July 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703232947/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/4027791/2015/05/17/Ziyech-leidt-Twente-langs-Heerenveen.dhtml|archive-date=163 MayJuly 20212015|url-status=dead}}</ref> At the end of the 2015–16 season, he went on to make fourteen appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.
In the wake of the club's financial trouble, Engelaar was among seven players to be released.<ref>{{cite news|title=Straatarm FC Twente laat zevental spelers gaan|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/straatarm-fc-twente-laat-zevental-spelers-gaan.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=23 March 2015|access-date=2 July 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703121144/http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/straatarm-fc-twente-laat-zevental-spelers-gaan.htm|archive-date=163 MayJuly 20212015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Following his release, Engelaar said he's going to discuss his future in the summer, having seriously considering retirement from professional football.<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaar (35) denkt serieus aan stoppen met voetbal|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/272516/engelaar-35-denkt-er-serieus-over-na-om-te-stoppen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=4 March 2015|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar: 'Ik ga in de zomer kijken wat ik kan doen'|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/engelaar-ik-ga-in-de-zomer-kijken-wat-ik-kan-doen.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=8 May 2015|access-date=2 July 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703110656/http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/engelaar-ik-ga-in-de-zomer-kijken-wat-ik-kan-doen.htm|archive-date=163 MayJuly 20212015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Retirement===
[[File:Orlando Engelaar.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Engelaar training with [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]] squad prior to the [[UEFA Euro 2008|UEFA Euro tournament]].]]
Engelaar was eligible to play for [[Suriname national football team|Suriname]], as his father was born in the country and once played as a centre-back for the national team.<ref name="Engelaar Voetbal International Column"/><ref name="Engelaar Nieuwsblad 2004"/><ref name="Engelaar Nieuwsblad 2006"/><ref name="Engelaar NRC 2008"/> Engelaar declared his participation for [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]], having ruled out to play for [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]] and said he's capable for the Oranje.<ref name="Engelaar Oranje 2007">{{cite news|title=Engelaar: "Ik kan niveau Oranje aan"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/58715/engelaar-ik-kan-niveau-oranje-aan/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=15 February 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Manager [[Marco van Basten]] mentioned Engelaar and hinted that he could be in the squad.<ref>{{cite news|title=Van Basten: "Davids, De Guzman, Engelaar in beeld"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/61623/van-basten-davids-de-guzman-engelaar-in-beeld/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 March 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> On 28 May 2007, Engelaar was called up to the Netherlands squad for the first time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Van Basten neemt Engelaar mee naar Azië|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/68770/van-basten-neemt-engelaar-mee-naar-azie/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=28 May 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He made his international debut for the Oranje in a friendly against [[Korea Republic national football team|South Korea]] on 2 June 2007.<ref>{{cite news|title=Van der Vaart loodst Oranje langs Zuid-Korea|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/69169/van-der-vaart-loodst-oranje-langs-zuid-korea/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=2 June 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He later made two appearances for Netherlands later in the year, both coming on as a substitute against [[Thailand national football team|Thailand]] and [[Belarus national football team|Belarus]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Thailand 1–3 Nederland|url=http://www.wereldvanoranje.nl/nedelftal/resultaten.php?wid=654|newspaper=Wereld van Oranje|language=nl|trans-title=Thailand 1–3 the Netherlands|date=6 June 2007|accessdate=16 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226012544/http://www.wereldvanoranje.nl/nedelftal/resultaten.php?wid=654 |archive-date=1626 MayFebruary 20212012|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Pijnlijk verlies in Minsk op weg naar Euro 2008|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2007/11/22/pijnlijk-verlies-in-minsk-op-weg-naar-euro-2008-11438638-a933062|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=22 November 2007|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref>
In March 2008, Engelaar said in an interview that he determined to make it to the Netherlands squad for the [[UEFA Euro 2008|UEFA Euro]] squad.<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaar: "Ik wil graag naar het EK"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/91942/engelaar-ik-wil-graag-naar-het-ek/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=31 March 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Two months later, Engelaar was included in the Oranje's provisional squad.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson en Maduro vallen af, Boulahrouz krijgt kans|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/95396/emanuelson-en-maduro-vallen-af-boulahrouz-krijgt-kans/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 May 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He made his first start for Netherlands against [[Ukraine national football team|Ukraine]] on 24 May 2008 and started the whole game, as they won 3–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Oranje met gehavende voorhoede tegen Oekraïne|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/95916/oranje-met-gehavende-voorhoede-tegen-oekraine/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=23 May 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Nederland moeiteloos langs ongeïnspireerd Oekraïne|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/96029/nederland-moeiteloos-langs-ongeinspireerd-oekraine/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 May 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Engelaar made two more starts for Oranje against [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]] and [[Wales national football team|Wales]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Puzzelstukjes Oranje vallen nog niet in elkaar|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/96416/puzzelstukjes-oranje-vallen-nog-niet-in-elkaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=29 May 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kracht Oranje blijft onduidelijk na zege op Wales|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/96625/kracht-oranje-blijft-onduidelijk-na-zege-op-wales/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=1 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> His performance prior to the tournament convinced coach [[Marco van Basten]] to include the player in the 23 men squad.<ref>{{cite news|title=Van Basten names Euro 2008 squad|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/euro_2008/netherlands/7418392.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 May 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=De Jong of De Zeeuw? Afellay of Kuyt?|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/97271/de-jong-of-de-zeeuw-afellay-of-kuyt/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=8 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He played the full match in the Netherlands' 3–0 victory over [[Italy national football team|Italy]] in their [[UEFA Euro 2008 Group C|Group C]] match.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nederlands elftal behaalt 'historische' zege op Italië|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2008/06/10/nederlands-elftal-behaalt-historische-zege-op-italie-11553330-a986224|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=10 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> After the match, manager Van Basten praised Engelaar's performance, saying: "He played an excellent role in his controlling role. Engelaar was calm on the ball, controlled the game well on the right and left and was well positioned for falling balls."<ref>{{cite news|title=Orlando Engelaar is toch geen Wandelaar|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/nn1t02vu|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=11 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He made another start for Oranje's second group match of the tournament, playing the first half before being substituted, in a 4–1 win over [[France national football team|France]] three days later on 14 June 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=Buitenlandse kranten: "Oranje is dé titelkandidaat"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/98009/buitenlandse-kranten-oranje-is-de-titelkandidaat/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=14 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Triomf dankzij strijdlust en individuele kwaliteiten|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2008/06/14/triomf-dankzij-strijdlust-en-individuele-kwaliteiten-11556029-a1095697|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=14 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Engelaar made his third start for Oranje in the third group stage match and played the full 90 minutes, as Netherlands won 2–0 against [[Romania national football team|Romania]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Nieuwe fans: ook de Zwitsers kleuren oranje|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2008/06/18/nieuwe-fans-ook-de-zwitsers-kleuren-oranje-11557682-a1172216|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=18 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Van Basten spaart 'grote namen' voor kwartfinaleduel|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2008/06/18/van-basten-spaart-grote-namen-voor-kwartfinaleduel-11558240-a1358992|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=18 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> With Netherland expected to be the favourite to win the UEFA Euro, the Oranje, however, lost 3–1 in quarter-final match against [[Russia national football team|Russia]], in which he made his fourth start of the tournament and was substituted for [[Ibrahim Afellay]] in the 61st minute.<ref>{{cite news|title=Oranje even troetelkind van Europa|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2008/06/16/oranje-even-troetelkind-van-europa-11556206-a732146|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=16 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Nederland ten onder tegen Hiddink's Rusland|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/nederland-ten-onder-tegen-hiddink-s-rusland~b426c56c/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=21 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref>
Following the conclusion of the UEFA Euro 2008, Engelaar didn't receive another call–up from Netherlands until on 19 November 2008 against [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]] when he came on as a 75th-minute substitute, in a 3–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=B-elftal bovenliggende partij, maar Zweden wint met 3-0|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/b-elftal-bovenliggende-partij-maar-zweden-wint-met-3-0~b55f6e56/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=20 November 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> It wasn't until on 23 September 2009 when Engelaar was called–up to the Oranje squad for the first time in ten months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Van der Vaart ontbreekt in voorselectie Oranje|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/129209/van-der-vaart-ontbreekt-in-voorselectie-oranje/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=23 September 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar terug bij Oranje, Vd Vaart definitief niet|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/129827/engelaar-terug-bij-oranje-vd-vaart-definitief-niet/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=2 October 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He made his first appearance for Netherlands in almost a year, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute, in a 0–0 draw against [[Australia men's national soccer team|Australia]] on 10 October 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fletse vertoning Oranje in Sydney|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/fletse-vertoning-oranje-in-sydney~b924a15e/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=10 October 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> A month later on 18 November 2009, Engelaar made another appearance for Oranje, coming on as a second half substitute, in a 0–0 draw against [[Paraguay national football team|Paraguay]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Fluitconcert voor Oranje na mager optreden|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2009/11/19/fluitconcert-voor-oranje-na-mager-optreden-11814086-a22234|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=19 November 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> On 15 May 2010, he was included in the preliminary squad for the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]] in [[South Africa]].<ref>{{cite news|title='Lens, Anita, Schaars en Engelaar vallen af'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/146250/lens-anita-schaars-en-engelaar-vallen-af/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=15 May 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Engelaar made his last appearances for Netherlands against [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]] on 26 May 2010, coming on as a second half substitute, in a 2–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Robben optie op beide vleugels|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2010/05/25/robben-optie-op-beide-vleugels-11894135-a341166|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=25 May 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Van Persie bewijst zich als de spits van Oranje|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2010/05/27/van-persie-bewijst-zich-als-de-spits-van-oranje-11895072-a1107184|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=27 May 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> However, on 27 May 2010, Netherlands manager [[Bert van Marwijk]] announced that he would not be part of the final squad of 23 participating in the competition.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/may/27/holland-world-cup-23-man-squad|title=Holland coach Bert van Marwijk finalises World Cup squad|work=The Guardian|date=27 May 2010|agency=Press Association|access-date=27 May 2010}}<br>{{cite news|title=Vlaar, Anita, Engelaar en Lens vallen af|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/146250/lens-anita-schaars-en-engelaar-vallen-af/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=27 May 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> In an interview with NuSport, Engelaar said: "I don't remember half of it, sat there numb. When I heard that I had to go for an interview, I already knew. The national coach said that he has chosen [[Stijn Schaars]] but that I was close, I believe. Well, that is of no use to you. I'm quite through it. That was a very important reason, yes. At the moment I have the feeling that everything was in vain. You are working towards something, but you are not achieving your goal. Game over. Two years ago I noticed how wonderful it is to experience such a final tournament. That makes this extra painful."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nusport.nl/voetbal/2256765/engelaar-zit-er-doorheen.html|title=Engelaar: Zit er doorheen|publisher=Nu Sport|language=nl|date=16 May 2010|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100530070026/http://www.nusport.nl/voetbal/2256765/engelaar-zit-er-doorheen.html|archive-date=1630 May 20212010|url-status=dead}}</ref> Manager van Marwijk said leaving out Engelaar in favour of Schaars was the hardest decision he has done.<ref>{{cite news|title=Viertal uit Nederlandse competitie komt tekort|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2010/05/28/viertal-uit-nederlandse-competitie-komt-tekort-11895607-a1101684|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=28 May 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Following this, he was never called up for the Oranje team again.<ref>{{cite news|title='Engelaar had geen zin in oefenduel Oranje'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/153306/engelaar-had-geen-zin-in-oefenduel-oranje/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=9 August 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar: "Ik heb niet bedankt voor Oranje"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/153347/engelaar-ik-heb-niet-bedankt-voor-oranje/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=9 August 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref>
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