Edwin Gorter
# Edwin Gorter

Wilhelmus Edwin Gorter (born 6 July 1963) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

## Early and personal life

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.

## 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 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.

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.

