Mitchell te Vrede
A powerful striker who chose to represent his family's homeland, becoming a key figure for Suriname's rising national football team.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Surinamese footballer·Birthday: August 7·Millennials
Biography
Born in the Dutch city of Rotterdam in 1991, Mitchell te Vrede's football journey is a story of dual heritage and late-blooming international passion. He cut his teeth in the famed youth academy of Feyenoord before embarking on a professional career across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Greece, known for his physical presence and aerial ability in the box. His career took a defining turn when he committed to the Suriname national team in 2021, as the country began actively recruiting diaspora talent. Te Vrede quickly became a central offensive weapon, his goals helping to propel Suriname to unprecedented heights in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, capturing the imagination of a nation. His move to Iran's Gol Gohar marked another chapter in a globe-trotting career defined by a powerful sense of belonging.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Mitchell was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Mitchell Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Mitchell's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became a pivotal striker for the Suriname national team after debuting in 2021, contributing crucial goals in World Cup qualification.
- Played in the UEFA Europa League with Greek club Asteras Tripolis during the 2018-19 season.
- Scored on his debut for Eredivisie club ADO Den Haag in 2014, securing a 1-0 victory.
- Helped Suriname achieve its highest-ever FIFA ranking in 2021 during their historic World Cup qualifying campaign.
Did You Know?
He is a cousin of another Surinamese international footballer, Diego Biseswar.
Te Vrede was born in the Netherlands and represented Dutch youth teams at the U19 level before switching to Suriname.
His surname translates to 'the Faith' in English.
“My heart is with Suriname; that's where I chose to play.”
