After making his way through the various youth levels at the club, Van Ginkel debuted for the senior team in 2010 before sealing a transfer around £9 million to Chelsea in 2013.
Efter at hans vej gennem de forskellige ungdoms niveauer i klubben, debuterede Van Ginkel i 2010 for Vitesse, før han blev solgt for cirka £8 mio. til Chelsea i 2013.