Mark Beevers

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 (age 35) [2]
Place of birth	Barnsley, England
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) [2]
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Bradford (Park Avenue)
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)
2022–2024	Perth Glory	34	(3)
2024–	Bradford (Park Avenue)	0	(0)
International career
2008	England U19	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 September 2024

Mark Geoffrey Beevers (born 21 November 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Northern Premier League Division One East club Bradford (Park Avenue).

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]

Bradford (Park Avenue)

In September 2024, having relocated back to England, Beevers joined Northern Premier League Division One East club Bradford (Park Avenue) on a one-year deal. ^{[21] [22]}

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.^{[ citation needed ]}

Career statistics

As of 7 May 2023 ^[23]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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	2	0	0	0	0	0	—		2	0
	2007–08	Championship	28	0	2	1	0	0	—		30	1
	2008–09	Championship	34	0	1	0	1	0	—		36	0
	2009–10	Championship	35	0	1	0	2	0	—		38	0
	2010–11	League One	28	2	3	1	2	0	4	0	37	3
	2011–12	League One	7	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	10	0
	2012–13	Championship	6	0	0	0	2	0	—		8	0
	Total		140	2	8	2	8	0	5	0	161	4
Milton Keynes Dons (loan)	2011–12	League One	14	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	14	1
Millwall (loan)	2012–13	Championship	16	1	0	0	0	0	—		16	1
Millwall	2012–13	Championship	19	0	6	0	0	0	—		25	0
	2013–14	Championship	28	0	0	0	2	0	—		30	0
	2014–15	Championship	25	2	1	0	0	0	—		26	2
	2015–16	League One	45	5	1	0	1	0	6	0	53	5
	Total		133	8	8	0	3	0	6	0	150	8
Bolton Wanderers	2016–17	League One	45	7	4	0	1	0	1	0	51	7
	2017–18	Championship	44	1	1	0	2	0	—		47	1
	2018–19	Championship	32	3	2	1	0	0	—		34	4
	Total		121	11	7	1	3	0	1	0	132	12
Peterborough United	2019–20	League One	32	0	4	0	1	0	0	0	37	0
	2020–21	League One	45	0	1	0	1	0	2	0	49	0
	2021–22	Championship	14	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	15	0
	Total		91	0	6	0	2	0	2	0	101	0
Perth Glory	2022–23	A-League Men	24	2	0	0	—		—		24	2
Career total			524	24	29	3	16	0	14	0	582	27

Honours

Sheffield Wednesday

• Football League One runner-up: 2011–12

Bolton Wanderers

• EFL League One runner-up: 2016–17

Peterborough United

• EFL League One runner-up: 2020–21

Individual

• Football League Championship Apprentice Award: 2008 ^[10]
• Sheffield Wednesday Player of the Year: 2007–08 ^[24]
• PFA Team of the Year: 2016–17 League One ^[25]
• EFL League One Team of the Season: 2020–21 ^[17]
• Perth Glory Player of the Season: 2023

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. @BPAFCOfficial (20 September 2024). "Bradford (Park Avenue) are delighted to announce the signing of former Sheffield Wednesday, Millwall and Bolton Wanderers defender Mark Beevers on a one-year contract subject to International Clearance and League Approval. Mark had until recently, being plying his trade in Australia where he was representing Perth Glory in the A-League, but has relocated back to England with his family. Having racked up over 500 appearances in the EFL Championship & League One representing teams such as Sheffield Wednesday, MK Dons, Millwall, Bolton Wanderers and Peterborough United before travelling oversees for a stint at Perth Glory, Mark certainly brings the quality and experience needed in order for Avenue to make a push for promotion this season. Manager Craig Elliott had this to say on his latest signing: "Mark is exactly the type of signing we needed. He gives us vital experience and physical presence. To sign a player of his calibre shows are intent to improve and he will be a big signing for us on and off the pitch." Sporting Director Tom McStravick was also delighted with the signing: "We are delighted to welcome someone of Mark's experience to the club. He's a real leader and I'm excited to see him in a BPA shirt." Thanks to the BPA Development Fund for their assistance in making this signing happen. Mark will hopefully be available to make his debut in next Saturday's home game against Heaton Stannington" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 September 2024– via Twitter.
22. Atkinson, Nathan (20 September 2024). "Bradford (Park Avenue) sign former Sheffield Wednesday ace". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
23. Mark Beevers at Soccerbase
24. "Owls say Beevers is not for sale". BBC. 8 May 2008. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
25. "PFA teams of the year: Chelsea and Tottenham dominate Premier League XI". BBC Sport. 20 April 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2018.

External links

• Mark Beevers player profile at Peterborough United website
• Mark Beevers player profile at swfc.co.uk (archived copy: 31 May 2012)
• Mark Beevers at Soccerbase
• Mark Beevers at ESPN FC