Born in Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Lodewijks started his professional career with local PSV Eindhoven, but was never able to dislodge legendary Hans van Breukelen during his two-year spell.
In a December 2003 match against FC Twente (2-4 away defeat), Lodewijks was angered by referee Ben Haverkort's decision to award a penalty kick against the visitors.