1984–1986 Roda JC Position Midfielder 1980–1984 DS'79 Height 1.77 m | Years Team Role Footballer Playing position Name Edwin Gorter Children Donny Gorter | |
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Date of birth (1963-07-06) 6 July 1963 (age 52) | ||
Place of birth Den Haag, Netherlands | ||
Vinger affaire edwin gorter 1994 1995
Edwin Gorter (born 6 July 1963) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Contents
- Vinger affaire edwin gorter 1994 1995
- Edwin gorter prijsuitreiking maurus
- Early and personal life
- Playing career
- Later career
- References
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Early and personal life
Born in Den Haag, Gorter's mother died when he was 8 years old.
Gorter has two children, including son Donny who is also a professional footballer. His other child is a daughter, Sharon. Gorter has described himself as a "stern but fair" father.
Playing career
Gorter played for RVC, DS'79, Roda JC, Lugano, Caen, Lommel, Utrecht, Vitesse Arnhem, NAC Breda, the New England Revolution and the Miami Fusion.
While playing in Switzerland for Lugano, Gorter won the Foreigner of the Year award for the 1990–91 season.
In 1994, while playing for Utrecht, Gorter attempted to gouge the eyes of opposition player Björn van der Doelen, receiving a seven-match ban as a result. He left the club at the end of that season.
He moved to the United States in February 1998, playing in Major League Soccer for the New England Revolution and the Miami Fusion.
Later career
After he retired from playing football, Gorter became a player's agent. He later worked as a television analyst for Eredivisie Live, and as a regional distributor for Cambridge België health products.