Sturing played as a defender and earned three caps for the Netherlands national team.

Sturing played for De Graafschap and Vitesse, with whom he won the Eerste Divisie championship in 1989.

After his playing career, Sturing worked at Vitesse as assistant coach and manager.

Besides that position, Sturing also participates in representative and ceremonial tasks for the club.

The North Stand at Vitesse's GelreDome was named in his honour in 2016.