Career
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 football player. Gorter has described himself as a "stern but fair" father.
Gorter played for RVC, Doctor of Science"79, Roda JC, Lugano, Caen, Lommel, Utrecht, Vitesse Arnhem, NAC Breda, the New England Revolution and the Miami Fusion.
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. 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.