Edwin Gorter

Early 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 FC Lugano, Gorter won the Foreigner of the Year award for the 1990–91 season. In 1994, while playing for FC 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.

Major League Soccer

As a free agent, Gorter moved to the United States in February 1998, signing for the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer on 23 February 1998. Gorter received high praise upon his arrival. Revolution GM Brian O'Donovan heralded Gorter's signing as a "significant step towards building a championship-caliber team." With his style of play being compared to that of Carlos Valderrama, the Revolution hoped that signing a true playmaker like Gorter would help their "sputtering" offense take shape. Gorter's arrival in New England was somewhat unorthodox in fledgling MLS, where, at the time, South American and African players were primarily targeted, partially due to the economic structure of the league, and partially to appeal towards the country's demographics. In his first and only full season with the Revolution, Gorter managed to make 28 appearances, finishing tied for 2nd on the team in scoring with seven goals and recording seven assists. He made his first start in…

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.

Born in The Hague, 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.

Individual

Foreigner of the Year: 1991 Midnight Riders Man of the Year Award: 1998