Despite his size (just 5' 11") Hotte is one of non-league's toughest defenders and isn't afraid to mix it with bigger players, as Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink found out during Boro's FA Cup 4th Round tie with Chelsea in 03-04. Hotte marked the Dutch international out of the game.

He signed for Boro from Oldham (for whom he made over 60 appearances), in January 2002. In a three season spell he played 140 times before being released at the end of 04-05.

He spent 05-06 at York City (16 apps) before falling out of favour ay Kit Kat Crescent and being re-signed by Boro for the start of this season.

An ever present at the heart of Boro's defence so far this season, he continues to show consistency and courage to the cause.