Mark Beevers

Mark Geoffrey Beevers (born 21 November 1989) is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Perth Glory.

Mark Beevers
Beevers playing for Millwall in 2012
Personal information
Full name Mark Geoffrey Beevers[1]
Date of birth (1989-11-21) 21 November 1989[2]
Place of birth Barnsley, England
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Perth Glory
Number 5
Youth career
Sheffield Wednesday
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2013 Sheffield Wednesday 140 (2)
2011 → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 14 (1)
2012–2013 → Millwall (loan) 16 (1)
2013–2016 Millwall 117 (7)
2016–2019 Bolton Wanderers 121 (11)
2019–2022 Peterborough United 91 (0)
2022– Perth Glory 24 (2)
International career
2008 England U19 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 May 2023

Club career

Sheffield Wednesday

Beevers was born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.[2] He came through the youth system at South Yorkshire club Sheffield Wednesday and was called up to the senior squad for the FA Cup third round tie with Manchester City on 7 January 2007 after impressing for the reserve team, although he was never brought off the bench. He eventually made his senior debut against Southampton on 31 January 2007 when Wednesday lost 2–1.[3]

Beevers made his first start of the 2007–08 season in a 2–0 defeat to Leicester City on 6 October 2007. Beevers replaced the injured Michael Johnson at half time, and his excellent performance earned him the man of the match award.[4] Beevers gained another chance in the first team on 6 November 2007 in an away game at West Bromwich Albion, who were flying high in the league and the highest scorers in the league. Beevers lined up alongside Richard Hinds in an inexperienced centre back pairing, however Beevers played with the temperament and quality of a player far beyond his years and helped to earn the Owls a 1–1 draw.[5]

Beevers scored his first senior goal on 6 January 2008 in an FA Cup 3rd round match against Premier League side Derby County[6] which sparked more rumours he would be leaving for a bigger club.[7] On 17 January 2008 he was placed on standby for England under-19s upcoming game against Croatia on 5 February 2008.[8]

On 28 January 2008, Sheffield Wednesday announced that Beevers had signed an improved contract keeping him at the club until 2012.[9] On 3 March 2008 Beevers was announced as the winner of the third annual Wickes Young Apprentice Trophy at the Football League Awards.[10]

Beevers was voted as the club's Player of the Year at the end of the season by fans.[11] On 31 August 2011, he was loaned to League One side Milton Keynes Dons. The loan ended on 31 December 2011.[12]

Millwall

On 5 October 2012, he was loaned to Championship side Millwall and made his debut the day after against Bolton Wanderers in a 2–1 win. He scored a goal in Millwall's next game, a 2–2 draw with Crystal Palace on 6 October 2012, and on 6 December 2012 it was confirmed that Millwall would confirm the permanent signing of Mark Beevers on 1 January when the transfer window opens. Before the 2014–15 season it was announced that Millwall had rejected a £100,000 bid for Beevers from newly promoted Rotherham United

Bolton Wanderers

On 3 July 2016, he completed a move to Bolton Wanderers on a two-year contract after expressing a desire to leave Millwall and return to the North of England.[13] Bolton finished the season in second place, which was enough to secure an immediate return to the Championship. Beevers, alongside his defensive partner David Wheater, was included in the League One team of the Season.[14] His contract was extended by Bolton at the end of the 2017–18 season after the club exercised a contractual option.[15]

Peterborough United

On 24 May 2019, he completed a move to Peterborough United on a three-year contract after his Bolton contract expired.[16] On 29 April 2021, following an impressive 2020–21 season, Beevers was named in the 2020–21 EFL League One Team of the Season at the league's annual awards ceremony.[17]

On 20 June 2022, Beevers had his contract terminated by mutual consent.[18]

Perth Glory

On 22 June 2022, it was confirmed that Beevers had signed for A-League club Perth Glory on a two-year deal.[19]

On 11 October 2023, Beevers was named as co-captain along with Adam Taggart ahead of the 2023–24 A-League Men season.[20]

International career

On 23 March 2008, Beevers was called up to the England U19 squad replacing Chelsea's Sam Hutchinson. He went on to make his debut as a second-half substitute in the 3–1 win against Russia on 25 March 2008.

Career statistics
As of 7 May 2023[21]
Club Season League National cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sheffield Wednesday 2006–07 Championship 200000—20
2007–08 Championship 2802100—301
2008–09 Championship 3401010—360
2009–10 Championship 3501020—380
2010–11 League One 282312040373
2011–12 League One 70101010100
2012–13 Championship 600020—80
Total 14028280501614
Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 2011–12 League One 141000000141
Millwall (loan) 2012–13 Championship 1610000—161
Millwall 2012–13 Championship 1906000—250
2013–14 Championship 2800020—300
2014–15 Championship 2521000—262
2015–16 League One 455101060535
Total 13388030601508
Bolton Wanderers 2016–17 League One 457401010517
2017–18 Championship 4411020—471
2018–19 Championship 3232100—344
Total 1211171301013212
Peterborough United 2019–20 League One 320401000370
2020–21 League One 450101020490
2021–22 Championship 140100000150
Total 9106020201010
Perth Glory 2022–23 A-League Men 24200——242
Career total 5242429316014058227

Honours

Sheffield Wednesday

Bolton Wanderers

Peterborough United

Individual

References
  1. "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Bolton Wanderers" (PDF). English Football League. p. 7. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
  2. Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. p. 39. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
  3. "Southampton 2–1 Sheff Wed". BBC. 31 January 2007. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
  4. "Beevers Makes His Mark". SWFC.co.uk. 12 October 2007. Archived from the original on 6 February 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
  5. "Hard Work Delights Laws". SWFC.co.uk. 6 November 2007. Archived from the original on 19 January 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
  6. "Derby 2–2 Sheff Wed". BBC. 6 January 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
  7. "Sheffield Wednesday warn Everton off Beevers". tribalfootball.com. 7 January 2008. Archived from the original on 9 January 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
  8. "Beevers Placed on England Standby". SWFC.co.uk. 17 January 2008. Archived from the original on 20 January 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
  9. "Beevers signs until 2012". SWFC.co.uk. 28 January 2008. Archived from the original on 31 January 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
  10. "Phillips wins Championship award". BBC. 3 March 2008. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
  11. "Beevers Is YOUR Player of the Year!". Archived from the original on 26 April 2008. Retrieved 11 May 2008.
  12. BEEVERS ARRIVES AT STADIUMMK Archived 18 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  13. "Bolton Wanderers sign Mark Beevers".
  14. "EFL teams of the season announced for the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two".
  15. "Bolton Wanderers: Darren Pratley released as David Wheater has contract extended". BBC Sport. 7 June 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
  16. "Bolton Wanderers defender Mark Beevers completes Peterborough United move".
  17. "Football Manager EFL Team of the Season line-ups announced". EFL.com. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  18. "Beevers Departs Club After Contract Cancelled". theposh.com. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  19. Chadwick, Justin (22 June 2022). "Perth Glory sign ex-Millwall, Bolton Wanderers defender Mark Beevers". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  20. Morgan, Gareth (11 October 2023). "Glory captains confirmed at glittering Season Launch". Perth Glory. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  21. Mark Beevers at Soccerbase
  22. "Owls say Beevers is not for sale". BBC. 8 May 2008. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
  23. "PFA teams of the year: Chelsea and Tottenham dominate Premier League XI". BBC Sport. 20 April 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
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