Género Zeefuik

Before coming to PSV in 2006, he played one year at the youth side of FC Omniworld, after being expelled by Ajax, where he had played since he was nine years old.

At age sixteen, Zeefuik joined PSV. It was under the manager of Ronald Koeman that gave Zeefuik first team chance following the absence of Arouna Koné and was impressed with his abilities with his scoring and stay on the ball.{{cite news|title=PSV neemt 16-jarige spits mee naar NAC|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/2210115/2007/03/30/PSV-neemt-16-jarige-spits-mee-naar-NAC.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=30 March 2007|access-date=18 August 2015}} Zeefuik made his professional debut for PSV on 31 March 2007 in a league match against NAC Breda, where he came on as a substitute for Jason Culina in the 65th minute, which both side drew 1–1. At his debut he was 16 years and 360 days old, being the third youngest PSV player ever, after Stanley Bish and Wilfred Bouma.{{cite news|title=Kampioen PSV staat op instorten|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/2284430/2007/04/01/Kampioen-PSV-staat-op-instorten.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=1 April 2007|access-date=18 August 2015}} With PSV winning the league for the third consecutive time in a row, Zeefuik made five appearances.

At the start of the 2007–08 season, Zeefuik signed a four-year contract with the club, keeping him until 2011.{{cite news|title=Zeefuik langer bij PSV|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/2250522/2007/07/11/Zeefuik-langer-bij-PSV.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=11 July 2007|access-date=18 August 2015}} He was previously linked with a move to Premier League side Liverpool before signing a contract with PSV.{{cite news|title=Liverpool aast op PSV-talent Género Zeefuik|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/liverpool-aast-op-psvtalent-gnero-zeefuik.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=3 April 2007|access-date=18 August 2015}} Zeefuik made his first appearance of the 2007–08 season, where he came on as a substitute for Jonathan Reis in the 73rd minute, in a 1–0 loss against Ajax in the Johan Cruijff Schaal.{{cite web|url=http://www.psv.nl/web/show/id=118705/contentid=21365|title=Natuurlijk willen we winnen, maar niet ten koste van alles|publisher=PSV Eindhoven|language=nl|date=10 August 2007|access-date=18 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071026124028/http://www.psv.nl/web/show/id=118705/contentid=21365|archive-date=26 October 2007|url-status=dead}} Three months later on 11 November 2007, Zeefuik made his first PSV appearance of the 2007–08 season, coming on as a substitute for Danny Koevermans in the 78th minute, in a 1–1 draw against AZ and went on to make two appearances this season.

Upon returning to PSV, Zeefuik find himself in the pecking order and was on the verge of leaving PSV for Helmond Sport, but the move was never finalised.{{cite news|title=Bouma verbindt zich voor twee seizoenen aan PSV|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/bouma-verbindt-zich-voor-twee-seizoenen-aan-psv.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=29 August 2010|access-date=18 August 2015}} With his contract expiring at the end of the 2010–11 season, Zeefuik announced his decision to leave the club and to prove PSV wrong that they didn't use him regularly.{{cite news|title=Zeefuik wil vertrekken en ongelijk van PSV bewijzen|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/zeefuik-wil-vertrekken-en-ongelijk-van-psv-bewijzen.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=18 November 2010|access-date=18 August 2015}} In January, Zeefuik began to train with the senior first team squad{{cite news|title=Rutten haalt spits Zeefuik voorlopig bij A-selectie|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/rutten-haalt-spits-zeefuik-voorlopig-bij-aselectie.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=19 January 2011|access-date=18 August 2015}} and scored on his first appearance of 2010–11 season, in a 2–1 win over Willem II on 29 January 2011.{{cite news|title=PSV ternauwernood langs negen man van Willem II|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/psv-ternauwernood-langs-negen-man-van-willem-ii.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=29 January 2011|access-date=18 August 2015}} After fighting his way to the first team, despite tearing his anterior cruciate ligament at the start of the season, Zeefuik was on the verge of signing a contract with PSV.{{cite news|title=Zeefuik dicht bij akkoord, onzekerheid omtrent Reis|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/zeefuik-dicht-bij-akkoord-onzekerheid-omtrent-reis.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=21 March 2011|access-date=18 August 2015}} The confirmation of Zeefuik signing a contract was confirmed on 30 May 2011, with Zeefuik staying at the club for two years.{{cite news|title=Opgeleefde Zeefuik twee seizoenen langer bij PSV|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/opgeleefde-zeefuik-twee-seizoenen-langer-bij-psv.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=30 May 2011|access-date=18 August 2015}}

Ahead of the 2011–12 season, Zeefuik determined to be the first choice striker and hope to score more goals.{{cite news|title='Ik móét en zál de eerste spits worden van PSV'|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/ik-moet-en-zal-de-eerste-spits-worden-van-psv.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=18 July 2011|access-date=18 August 2015}} However, he only made three appearances for PSV before joining NEC. Upon returning to his parent club, Zeefuik was told by PSV's management that he had no future at the club.{{cite news|title=NEC maakt werk van definitief vastleggen huurling Zeefuik|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/nec-maakt-werk-van-definitief-vastleggen-huurling-zeefuik.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=11 May 2012|access-date=18 August 2015}}

For the season 2008–09, PSV loaned Zeefuik to Omniworld on a season-long deal until the end of the 2008–09 season.{{cite news|title=Omniworld huurt Zeefuik van PSV|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/2158732/2008/07/01/Omniworld-huurt-Zeefuik-van-PSV.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=1 July 2008|access-date=18 August 2015}} He made his PSV debut, where he came on as a substitute for Wesley Zandstra in the 78th minute, in a 2–1 loss against RBC Roosendaal.{{cite news|title=Eerste Divisie 2008/2009 » 1. Ronde » FC Omniworld – RBC Roosendaal 1:2|url=http://www.voetbal.com/wedstrijdverslag/eerste-divisie-2008-2009-almere-city-fc-rbc-roosendaal/|publisher=Voetbal|language=nl|date=8 August 2008|access-date=18 August 2015}} Two weeks later on 22 August 2008, Zeefuik scored his first PSV goals, in a 2–1 win over Veendam.{{cite news|title=Emmen en Zwolle nemen heft in handen in Jupiler League|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/emmen-en-zwolle-nemen-heft-in-handen-in-jupiler-league.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=22 August 2008|access-date=18 August 2015}} Three weeks later on 12 September 2008, he scored his third goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw against AGOVV.{{cite news|title=First Division 2008/2009 »6. Round» AGOVV – FC Omniworld 2: 2|url=http://www.voetbal.com/wedstrijdverslag/eerste-divisie-2008-2009-agovv-almere-city-fc/|publisher=Voetbal|language=nl|date=12 September 2008|access-date=18 August 2015}} Following this, Zeefuik hoped he would return to PSV next season.{{cite news|title=Zeefuik: Ik keer terug bij PSV|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/2112421/2008/09/25/Zeefuik-Ik-keer-terug-bij-PSV.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=25 September 2008|access-date=18 August 2015}} His fourth goal came on 31 October 2008, in a 5–3 loss against VVV-Venlo.{{cite news|title=Eerste Divisie 2008/2009 » 14. Ronde » FC Omniworld – VVV-Venlo 3:5|url=http://www.voetbal.com/wedstrijdverslag/eerste-divisie-2008-2009-almere-city-fc-vvv-venlo/|publisher=Voetbal|language=nl|date=31 October 2008|access-date=18 August 2015}} His fifth goal on 27 February 2009 came in a 4–1 win over Fortuna Sittard.{{cite news|title=Eerste Divisie 2008/2009 » 28. Ronde » FC Omniworld – Fortuna Sittard 4:1|url=http://www.voetbal.com/wedstrijdverslag/eerste-divisie-2008-2009-almere-city-fc-fortuna-sittard/|publisher=Voetbal|language=nl|date=27 February 2009|access-date=18 August 2015}} Zeefuik later added three more goals when he scored twice against Eindhoven{{cite news|title=Eerste Divisie 2008/2009 » 31. Ronde » FC Omniworld – FC Eindhoven 2:0|url=http://www.voetbal.com/wedstrijdverslag/eerste-divisie-2008-2009-almere-city-fc-fc-eindhoven/|publisher=Voetbal|language=nl|date=20 March 2009|access-date=18 August 2015}} and Dordrecht.{{cite news|title=Eerste Divisie 2008/2009 » 35. Ronde » FC Dordrecht – FC Omniworld 2:1|url=http://www.voetbal.com/wedstrijdverslag/eerste-divisie-2008-2009-fc-dordrecht-almere-city-fc/|publisher=Voetbal|language=nl|date=17 April 2009|access-date=18 August 2015}} In his spell at FC Omniworld, Zeefuik scored eight times in thirty-five appearances.

Despite impressing PSV's management,{{cite news|title=PSV onder de indruk van ontwikkeling Zeefuik|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/psv-onder-de-indruk-van-ontwikkeling-zeefuik.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=1 April 2009|access-date=18 August 2015}} Zeefuik was loaned out to Eerste Division side FC Dordrecht on a season long deal until the end of the 2009–10 season.{{cite news|title=PSV verhuurt aanvaller Zeefuik aan FC Dordrecht|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/psv-verhuurt-aanvaller-zeefuik-aan-fc-dordrecht.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=30 June 2009|access-date=18 August 2015}} He made his Dordrecht debut, where he made his first start for the club before coming off in the 60th minute, in a 1–0 win over Oss.{{cite news|title=Dispensatieverzoek FC Dordrecht stuit op weerstand VVCS|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1012/Nederland/article/detail/2044955/2009/07/08/Dispensatieverzoek-FC-Dordrecht-stuit-op-weerstand-VVCS.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=7 August 2009|access-date=18 August 2015}} He scored two goals in two games against PEC Zwolle{{cite news|title=GA Eagles boekt vierde zege|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/2047156/2009/08/25/GA-Eagles-boekt-vierde-zege.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=25 August 2009|access-date=18 August 2015}} and Helmond Sport.{{cite news|title=Beer na de rust pas los in De Braak|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/2054444/2009/08/28/Beer-na-de-rust-pas-los-in-De-Braak.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=28 August 2009|access-date=18 August 2015}} His third goal then came on 11 September 2009, in an 8–0 win over FC Eindhoven.{{cite news|title=Go Ahead blijf leider na winst, Dordrecht haalt uit|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/go-ahead-blijf-leider-na-winst-dordrecht-haalt-uit.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=11 September 2009|access-date=18 August 2015}} Zeefuik then scored two braces in two games against Emmen{{cite news|title=De Graafschap lost Eagles af aan kop|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/2041924/2009/10/09/De-Graafschap-lost-Eagles-af-aan-kop.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=9 October 2009|access-date=18 August 2015}} and {{cite news|title=Cambuur passeert Go Ahead en De Graafschap|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/cambuur-passeert-go-ahead-en-de-graafschap.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=16 October 2009|access-date=18 August 2015}} He had six more goals in the 2009–10 season against Telstar,{{cite news|title=Eerste Divisie 2009/2010 » 21. Ronde » SC Telstar – FC Dordrecht 1:3|url=http://www.voetbal.com/wedstrijdverslag/eerste-divisie-2009-2010-sc-telstar-fc-dordrecht/|publisher=Voetbal|language=nl|date=11 December 2009|access-date=18 August 2015}} Go Ahead Eagles,{{cite news|title=Eerste Divisie 2009/2010 » 30. Ronde » Go Ahead Eagles – FC Dordrecht 1:2|url=http://www.voetbal.com/wedstrijdverslag/eerste-divisie-2009-2010-go-ahead-eagles-fc-dordrecht/|publisher=Voetbal|language=nl|date=5 March 2010|access-date=18 August 2015}} BV Veendam,{{cite news|title=Eerste Divisie 2009/2010 » 28. Ronde » BV Veendam – FC Dordrecht 2:1|url=http://www.voetbal.com/wedstrijdverslag/eerste-divisie-2009-2010-sc-veendam-fc-dordrecht/|publisher=Voetbal|language=nl|date=15 March 2010|access-date=18 August 2015}} AGOVV{{cite news|title=Eerste Divisie 2009/2010 » 37. Ronde » AGOVV – FC Dordrecht 0:2|url=http://www.voetbal.com/wedstrijdverslag/eerste-divisie-2009-2010-agovv-fc-dordrecht/|publisher=Voetbal|language=nl|date=16 April 2010|access-date=18 August 2015}} and Volendam.{{cite news|title=Eerste Divisie 2009/2010 » 38. Ronde » FC Dordrecht – FC Volendam 3:2|url=http://www.voetbal.com/wedstrijdverslag/eerste-divisie-2009-2010-fc-dordrecht-fc-volendam/|publisher=Voetbal|language=nl|date=23 April 2010|access-date=18 August 2015}} In his spell at FC Dordrecht, Zeefuik scored eight times in thirty-five appearances.

On the last game of the season, Zeefuik joined N.E.C. on a season long deal until the end of the 2011–12 season.{{cite news|title=Zeefuik op huurbasis van PSV naar NEC|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/2880041/2011/08/31/Zeefuik-op-huurbasis-van-PSV-naar-NEC.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=31 August 2011|access-date=18 August 2015}} He made his N.E.C. debut for the club, coming on as a substitute for Leroy George in the 45th minute, in a 1–0 loss against De Graafschap.{{cite news|title=El Hassnaoui bezorgt De Graafschap zege op NEC|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/2901487/2011/09/10/El-Hassnaoui-bezorgt-De-Graafschap-zege-op-NEC.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=10 September 2011|access-date=18 August 2015}} However, Zeefuik suffered acute appendicitis, resulting in having an operation.{{cite news|title=Blindedarmontsteking PSV-huurling Zeefuik|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/2977262/2011/10/19/Blindedarmontsteking-PSV-huurling-Zeefuik.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=19 October 2011|access-date=18 August 2015}} After a month out, Zeefuik made his return from his illness, where he played 90 minutes, in a 3–0 loss against Ajax on 27 November 2011.{{cite news|title='NEC zal zich aan niveau Ajax optrekken'|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/3050722/2011/11/25/NEC-zal-zich-aan-niveau-Ajax-optrekken.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=25 November 2011|access-date=18 August 2015}} Since joining N.E.C., Zeefuik struggled to score his first goal in the first half of the season. This lasted until 11 March 2012 when he scored, in a 3–1 win over Twente.{{cite news|title=NEC zet Twente terug op aarde|url=http://www.volkskrant.nl/sport/nec-zet-twente-terug-op-aarde~a3223764/|publisher=Volkstrant|language=nl|date=11 March 2012|access-date=18 August 2015}} His second goal later came on 1 April 2012 when he scored and assisted, in a 2–0 win over De Graafschap.{{cite news|title=NEC stijgt door zege op De Graafschap naar achtste plek|url=http://www.volkskrant.nl/sport/nec-stijgt-door-zege-op-de-graafschap-naar-achtste-plek~a3234310/|publisher=Volkstrant|language=nl|date=1 April 2012|access-date=18 August 2015}} Zeefuik scored twice on 14 April 2012, in a 4–2 loss against Heerenveen.{{cite news|title=Hattrick Dost helpt Heerenveen langs NEC|url=http://www.volkskrant.nl/sport/hattrick-dost-helpt-heerenveen-langs-nec~a3240917/|publisher=Volkstrant|language=nl|date=14 April 2012|access-date=18 August 2015}} He later scored two goals in the last two games of the season against AZ{{cite news|title=AZ en NEC schieten niets op met punt|url=http://www.volkskrant.nl/sport/az-en-nec-schieten-niets-op-met-punt~a3249766/|publisher=Volkstrant|language=nl|date=2 May 2012|access-date=18 August 2015}} and Heracles.{{cite news|title=NEC naar play-offs, Heracles met lege handen|url=http://www.volkskrant.nl/sport/nec-naar-play-offs-heracles-met-lege-handen~a3251424/|publisher=Volkstrant|language=nl|date=6 May 2012|access-date=18 August 2015}} He went on to score six goals in twenty-six appearances.

After his loan at N.E.C. finished, Zeefuik was sold to FC Groningen in the summer of 2012, signing a four-year contract with the club.{{cite news|title=FC Groningen legt De Leeuw, Zeefuik en Schet vast|url=http://www.volkskrant.nl/sport/fc-groningen-legt-de-leeuw-zeefuik-en-schet-vast~a3259350/|publisher=Volkstrant|language=nl|date=22 May 2012|access-date=18 August 2015}} The move surprised and disappoint N.E.C.'s management, who expected Zeefuik to join them.{{cite news|title=NEC verrast en teleurgesteld door beslissing van Zeefuik|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/nec-verrast-en-teleurgesteld-door-beslissing-van-zeefuik.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=24 May 2012|access-date=18 August 2015}} Zeefuik later explained his decision to join Groningen, rather than N.E.C., was to advance his career.{{cite news|title='Groningen is voor mij weer een stap hoger dan NEC'|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/groningen-is-voor-mij-weer-een-stap-hoger-dan-nec.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=28 May 2012|access-date=18 August 2015}}

Zeefuik made his Groningen debut, where he made his start for the club, providing an assist for Leandro Bacuna in the 83rd minute, just two minutes before being substituted, as they lost 4–1 to Twente in the opening game of the season.{{cite news|title=Tadic maakt miljoenen nu al waar in Enschede|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/3300081/2012/08/12/Tadic-maakt-miljoenen-nu-al-waar-in-Enschede.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=12 August 2012|access-date=18 August 2015}} His first goal came on 22 September 2012 when he scored an equaliser for the club, as Groningen beat PEC Zwolle 2–1.{{cite news|title=Houdini-ontsnapping van zwak FC Groningen bij PEC|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/3320771/2012/09/22/Houdini-ontsnapping-van-zwak-FC-Groningen-bij-PEC.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=22 September 2012|access-date=18 August 2015}} Four days later on 26 September 2012, Zeefuik scored again in the second round of KNVB Bekker and providing assist, in a 2–1 win over GVVV.{{cite news|title=Theo Janssen leidt Vitesse naar zege bij Gemert|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/3322655/2012/09/26/Theo-Janssen-leidt-Vitesse-naar-zege-bij-Gemert.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=26 September 2012|access-date=18 August 2015}} However, Zeefuik struggled to regain his fitness and as a result, Manager Robert Maaskant dropped him from the first team.{{cite news|title=Maaskant geeft niet-fitte Zeefuik 'strenger programma'|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/maaskant-geeft-nietfitte-zeefuik-strenger-programma.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=23 November 2012|access-date=18 August 2015}} After regaining his fitness with a use of individual training program,{{cite news|title=Maaskant haalt Zeefuik weer bij selectie van Groningen|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/maaskant-haalt-zeefuik-weer-bij-selectie-van-groningen.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=14 December 2012|access-date=18 August 2015}} Zeefuik made his first team return, where he played 90 minutes, in a 0–0 draw against VVV-Venlo on 15 December 2012.{{cite news|title=Tien van Groningen houden stand tegen elf Venlonaren|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/tien-van-groningen-houden-stand-tegen-elf-venlonaren.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=15 December 2012|access-date=18 August 2015}} After the match, Zeefuik said he was grateful to change his diet, in effort of fighting for his first team place.{{cite news|title=Zeefuik dankbaar na drastische maatregel van Maaskant|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/zeefuik-dankbaar-na-drastische-maatregel-van-maaskant.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=20 December 2012|access-date=18 August 2015}} It took until 9 February 2013 for Zeefuik to score again, which he later score another, in a 2–1 win over RKC Waalwijk.{{cite news|title=Zeefuik bezorgt Groningen vanaf de stip weer wat lucht|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/3391358/2013/02/09/Zeefuik-bezorgt-Groningen-vanaf-de-stip-weer-wat-lucht.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=9 February 2013|access-date=18 August 2015}} Zeefuik was on the sidelines again when he suffered an abdominal muscle injury that kept him out for weeks.{{cite news|title=FC Groningen zonder Zeefuik naar Willem II|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/3417628/2013/03/29/FC-Groningen-zonder-Zeefuik-naar-Willem-II.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=29 March 2013|access-date=18 August 2015}} Zeefuik made his return to the first team against Heracles Almelo, but was involved in a dispute with teammate Leandro Bacuna, whether who should take it. Eventually, Bacuna took the penalty and it was converted successfully.{{cite news|title='Penalty-ruzie' tussen Bacuna en Zeefuik is uit de wereld|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/penaltyruzie-tussen-bacuna-en-zeefuik-is-uit-de-wereld.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=18 April 2013|access-date=18 August 2015}} Zeekfuik scored in the next game on 20 April 2013, in a 3–1 win over ADO Den Haag.{{cite news|title=Tiental Groningen zet stap richting play-offs tegen ADO|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/tiental-groningen-zet-stap-richting-playoffs-tegen-ado.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=20 April 2013|access-date=18 August 2015}} On the last game of the season against Ajax, Zeefuik was dropped from the first team due to a conditional disadvantage.{{cite news|title=FC Groningen snel in gesprek met improductieve Zeefuik|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/fc-groningen-snel-in-gesprek-met-improductieve-zeefuik.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=13 May 2013|access-date=18 August 2015}} In his first season at Groningen, Zeefuik made twenty-seven appearances and scoring four times.

In the 2013–14 season, Zeefuik was sidelined from the first team for the first three matches, due to not match fit.{{cite news|title=Topscorer FC Groningen moet toekijken bij eerste duel|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/topscorer-fc-groningen-moet-toekijken-bij-eerste-duel.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=2 August 2013|access-date=18 August 2015}} Zeefuik scored his first goal on his return, in a 3–3 draw against Go Ahead Eagles,{{cite news|title=FC Groningen sleept er met 9 man gelijkspel uit in spektakelstuk|url=http://www.volkskrant.nl/sport/fc-groningen-sleept-er-met-9-man-gelijkspel-uit-in-spektakelstuk~a3498152/|publisher=Volkstrant|language=nl|date=25 August 2013|access-date=18 August 2015}} followed up his three more goals against Ajax,{{cite news|title=Worstelend Ajax morst ook punten bij FC Groningen|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/worstelend-ajax-morst-ook-punten-bij-fc-groningen.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=1 September 2013|access-date=18 August 2015}} RKC Waalwijk{{cite news|title=FC Groningen loopt in tweede helft over tiental RKC heen|url=http://www.volkskrant.nl/sport/fc-groningen-loopt-in-tweede-helft-over-tiental-rkc-heen~a3513925/|publisher=Volkstrant|language=nl|date=21 September 2013|access-date=18 August 2015}} and Amsterdamsche{{cite news|title=Roda, NAC, Vitesse en Groningen maken geen fout om beker|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/roda-nac-vitesse-en-groningen-maken-geen-fout-om-beker.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=25 September 2013|access-date=18 August 2015}} Soon after, Zeefiuk suffered a hamstring injury that kept him out for months.{{cite news|title=Kortom – Trainer PSV-opponent weg, Pandiani naar Uruguay|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/kortom-trainer-psvopponent-weg-pandiani-naar-uruguay.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=22 October 2013|access-date=18 August 2015}} After returning to training in late-November{{cite news|title=Kortom – Zambrotta wordt trainer, boete voor Willem II|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/kortom-zambrotta-wordt-trainer-boete-voor-willem-ii.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=28 November 2013|access-date=18 August 2015}} Despite expecting to be sidelined until winter,{{cite news|title=Kortom – Monterrey vijfde op WK, Uhrin junior naar Plzen|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/kortom-monterrey-vijfde-op-wk-uhrin-junior-naar-plzen.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=18 December 2013|access-date=18 August 2015}} Zeefuik made his return to the first team on 22 December 2013, where he came on as a substitute for hat-trick scorer Michael de Leeuw, in a 5–2 win over NEC.{{cite news|title=Groningen neemt dankzij tovenaar De Leeuw revanche op NEC|url=http://www.volkskrant.nl/sport/groningen-neemt-dankzij-tovenaar-de-leeuw-revanche-op-nec~a3566570/|publisher=Volkstrant|language=nl|date=22 December 2013|access-date=18 August 2015}} In the January transfer window, Zeefuik was linked with a move to Cambuur, but wasn't interested.{{cite news|title=TT: Juve zegt 'nee' tegen 70 miljoen, Sigthórsson ziet QPR niet zitten|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/3582392/2014/01/23/TT-Juve-zegt-nee-tegen-70-miljoen-Sigthorsson-ziet-QPR-niet-zitten.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=23 January 2014|access-date=18 August 2015}}{{cite news|title=Zeefuik heeft geen trek in Fries avontuur|url=http://www.rtvnoord.nl/artikel/artikel.asp?p=129489|publisher=RTV Noord|language=nl|date=23 January 2014|access-date=18 August 2015}} After rejecting a move to Cambuur, Zeefuik was involved in the first team, but was occasionally used when he mostly on the substitute bench in the second half of the season, as he made fourteen appearances and scoring three times.

In the 2014–15 season, Zeefuik found himself in the transfer speculation when he was linked to Turkish side Samsunspor.{{cite news|title=Samsunspor en FC Groningen wachten op Zeefuik|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/samsunspor-en-fc-groningen-wachten-op-zeefuik.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=20 August 2009|access-date=18 August 2015}} There was newspaper reports in Netherlands, claiming that Zeefuik joined Willem II on loan.{{cite news|title=Willem II huurt Genero Zeefuik van FC Groningen|url=http://www.bd.nl/sport/voetbal/willem-ii/willem-ii-huurt-genero-zeefuik-van-fc-groningen-1.4497754|publisher=Brabants Dagblad|language=nl|date=21 August 2014|access-date=18 August 2015}} However, Zeefuik failed his medical after Willem II found out his histories of groin injury despite the deal was agreed.{{cite news|title='Zeefuik niet door medische keuring'|url=http://www.elfvoetbal.nl/nieuws/367871_zeefuik-niet-door-medische-keuring|publisher=ELF Voetbal|language=nl|date=22 August 2009|access-date=18 August 2015}} Zeefuik was previously linked with a move to Austria side Wolfsberger AC,{{cite news|title=SV Grödig troeft Wolfsberger AC af in jacht op Zeefuik|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/sv-grodig-troeft-wolfsberger-ac-af-in-jacht-op-zeefuik.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=30 June 2014|access-date=18 August 2015}} but his hopes of moving Wolfsberger have cooled down. However, Zeefuik made no appearances for the club in the 2014–15 season.

Following his return to FC Groningen, Zeefuik was released from his contract in July 2015.{{cite news|title=Zeefuik verlaat Groningen voor Turkse club|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/4105335/2015/07/21/Zeefuik-verlaat-Groningen-voor-Turkse-club.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=21 July 2015|access-date=18 August 2015}} This came after the club's director Hans Nijland stated he has no future at Groningen ahead of the 2015–16 season.{{cite news|title=Buitenlandse transfer lonkt voor Zeefuik|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/buitenlandse-transfer-lonkt-voor-zeefuik.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=19 July 2015|access-date=18 August 2015}} The club was keen on selling Zeefuik to the highest bidder in the summer.{{cite news|title=Groningen keen to sell on Genero Zeefuik|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/groningen-keen-to-sell-on-genero-zeefuik-1-3659208|publisher=Edinburgh Evening News|date=13 January 2015|access-date=18 August 2015}}

Zeefuik signed for Scottish club Hearts on loan on 8 January 2015 until the end of the season.{{cite news|title=Hearts land Dutch Striker|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30733697|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 January 2015|access-date=18 August 2015}} In his first interview after joining the club he spoke of how Mark de Vries and Soufian El Hassnaoui were influential in helping him come to the club.{{cite web|url=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/4089|title=All systems go for Genero|publisher=Heart of Midlothian F.C|date=8 January 2015|access-date=18 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150111051941/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/4089|archive-date=11 January 2015|url-status=live}}

On his debut, he scored twice in a 5–1 win at Dumbarton and missed a penalty, denying him a hat-trick.{{cite news|title=Dumbarton 1–5 Hearts: Zeefuik scores twice|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/dumbarton-1-hearts-5-zeefuik-scores-twice-1-3657200|publisher=Edinburgh Evening News|date=10 January 2015|access-date=18 August 2015}} On 28 February, he scored a hat-trick in three first-half minutes in a 10–0 rout of Cowdenbeath, two of which were penalties.{{cite news|title=Hearts 10–0 Cowdenbeath|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31563172|access-date=2 March 2015|work=BBC Sport|date=28 February 2015}} His hat-trick became the ninth fastest hat-trick in senior football at the time.{{cite news|title=Hearts striker Genero Zeefuik nets ninth fastest hat-trick in senior football after hitting a treble in just over three minutes|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hearts-striker-genero-zeefuik-nets-5252134|publisher=Daily Record|date=1 March 2014|access-date=18 August 2015}} On the final day of 2014/15 season, Zeefuik scored a late double against Rangers to draw on his final appearance for Heart of Midlothian.{{cite news|title=Heart of Midlothian 2 – 2 Rangers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32448178|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 May 2015|access-date=18 August 2015}}

At the expiry of his loan deal he returned to FC Groningen, rumors of a permanent transfer to Hearts were circulated in the press but did not come to fruition. This was put down to FC Groningen wishing a transfer fee rumoured to be around £300-400k which was over Hearts transfer budget.{{cite news|title=Neilson: There's no big fee for Zee|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/neilson-there-s-no-big-fee-for-zee-1-3730465|publisher=Edinburgh Evening News|date=27 March 2015|access-date=18 August 2015}}

Rumours once again circulated that he would resign for Heart of Midlothian but following their recruitment of Spanish striker Juanma no move materialised.{{cite news|title=Groningen exit could see Zeefuik return to Hearts|url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl/groningen-exit-could-see-zeefuik-return-to-hearts-1-3836072|publisher=The Scotsman|date=21 July 2015|access-date=18 August 2015}} On 20 July, speculation was ended when he signed for newly promoted Turkish side Balikesirspor.{{cite news|title=Hearts loan star Genero Zeefuik ends speculation of a Tynecastle return by signing for Turkish second-tier outfit|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13489197.Hearts_loan_star_Genero_Zeefuik_ends_speculation_of_a_Tynecastle_return_by_signing_for_Turkish_second_tier_outfit/|publisher=Herald Scotsman|date=21 July 2015|access-date=18 August 2015}}

Zeefuik made his Balikesirspor debut, in the opening game of the season, in a 0–0 draw against Gaziantep BB, before coming off in the 66th minute.{{cite news|title=Balıkesirspor: 0 – Gaziantep BB: 0|url=http://www.aktifhaber.com/balikesirspor-0-gaziantep-bb-0-1215239h.htm|publisher=Aktif Haber|language=tr|date=17 August 2015|access-date=18 August 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150818104354/http://www.aktifhaber.com/balikesirspor-0-gaziantep-bb-0-1215239h.htm|archive-date=18 August 2015}} Despite Zeefuik scoring 12 goals throughout the season, Balikesirspor's chairman announced at the end of the campaign that he had not met expectations and that the club would listen to offers for him in the market.{{cite news|url= http://www.haberturk.com/spor/futbol/haber/1263014-balikesirspor-genero-zeefuiki-gondermeyi-planliyor|title=Balıkesirspor, Genero Zeefuik'i göndermeyi planlıyor!|website=HaberTurk|date=5 July 2016|access-date=8 August 2016|language=tr}}

In November 2020, Zeefuik announced his retirement from football aged 30, due to mental health related issues.{{cite web | last=Redactie | first=DVHN | title=Género Zeefuik doet boekje open over zwaarlijvigheid bij FC Emmen en moeilijke tijd: 'Ik raakte mezelf volledig kwijt' | website=Dagblad van het Noorden | date=11 November 2020 | url=https://dvhn.nl/sport/G%C3%A9nero-Zeefuik-doet-boekje-open-over-zwaarlijvigheid-bij-FC-Emmen-en-moeilijke-tijd-Ik-raakte-mezelf-volledig-kwijt-26189620.html | language=nl | access-date=3 October 2022}}

Zeefuik represented the Netherlands at various youth level, including Netherlands U17, Netherlands U19 and Netherlands U21.

Though born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Zeefuik was eligible to play for Suriname and was called up in late-December, but Groningen rejected the call-up.{{cite news|title='FC Groningen weigert kwartet af te staan aan Suriname'|url=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1001/Sport/article/detail/3807279/2014/12/09/FC-Groningen-weigert-kwartet-af-te-staan-aan-Suriname.dhtml|publisher=Algemeen Daglad|language=nl|date=9 December 2014|access-date=18 August 2015}}

He is the older brother of fellow footballers Deyovaisio Zeefuik and Lequincio Zeefuik.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ex-hearts-striker-genero-zeefuik-14432587|title=Genero Zeefuik launches comeback after being branded 'too fat to play'|first=Mark|last=Walker|date=19 April 2019|website=Daily Record|access-date=3 May 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nhnieuws.nl/nieuws/284706/historisch-doelpunt-lequincio-zeefuik-jongst-scorende-debutant-in-bijna-37-jaar|title=Historisch doelpunt Lequincio Zeefuik: jongst scorende debutant in bijna 37 jaar|website=www.nhnieuws.nl|access-date=3 May 2021|language=nl}}

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