Steeve Beusnard

Steeve Beusnard

Beusnard in 2019
Personal information
Full name	Steeve Beusnard
Date of birth	(1992-06-27) 27 June 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth	Lattes, France
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Pau
Number	21
Youth career
2003–2008	Montpellier
2008–2009	AS Lattes
2009–2010	Canet
2010–2012	AS Lattes
2012–2014	AS Fabrègues
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2014–2016	AS Fabrègues	43	(12)
2016–2019	Béziers	72	(7)
2019	Gazélec Ajaccio	10	(0)
2020–	Pau	110	(7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 June 2024

Steeve Beusnard (born 27 June 1992) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Pau FC.

Club career

After joining the youth academy of Montpellier HSC, Beusnard was not retained due to his late physical development. Beusnard then began his career in the Regional Leagues, playing for several clubs in the Montpellier area. As an amateur, Beusnard worked in the construction industry, specifically in carpentry.

AS Béziers

Beusnard joined Béziers when they won promotion to Ligue 2 in the 2017–18 season. ^[1] Beusnard made his professional debut during the 2018-19 season with Béziers, in a 2-0 victory against AS Nancy in Ligue 2 on 27 July 2018. ^[2] Beusnard went on to play 29 Ligue 2 matches under the management of Mathieu Chabert.^{[ citation needed ]}

Beusnard quickly became a fan favorite at the Parc des Sports de Sauclières.^{[ citation needed ]}

However, the club was relegated at the end of the 2018–19 Ligue 2 season.^{[ citation needed ]}

Gazélec Ajaccio

In July 2019, Beusnard left Béziers and signed with Gazélec Ajaccio. ^[3]

In December 2019, due to injuries and personal issues, he mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Gazélec Ajaccio and subsequently joined Pau FC. ^[4]

Pau FC

With Pau FC, he helped the team finish at the top of the 2019–20 Championnat National, earning promotion to Ligue 2. Unfortunately, Beusnard suffered a serious injury after hitting the post during a top-of-the-table match against USL Dunkerque (2-0).^{[ citation needed ]}

During the 2020–21 Ligue 2 season, which marked the club's first-ever professional campaign, Beusnard initially struggled, as did his teammates. ^[5] However, the second half of the season was much stronger, and the club managed to secure a miraculous survival. ^[6]

The following season, the versatile midfielder solidified his role as a defensive midfielder, a position where Didier Tholot had repositioned him. In October 2021, Beusnard suffered another injury, tearing the ligaments in his right knee, following a similar injury to his left knee in February 2020. His recovery was further complicated by a staph infection. ^[7]

In June 2022, Beusnard extended his contract for another two years, despite his serious injury. ^[8]

During the 2022–23 Ligue 2 season, Beusnard established himself as a key player in Didier Tholot's midfield, alongside Henri Saivet and Sessi d'Almeida. The defensive midfielder managed to regain exceptional physical condition, playing in numerous matches with significant playing time. ^[9] Despite a slight dip in performance in January, he was one of the standout players of the 2022–23 season, alongside Henri Saivet.^{[ citation needed ]}

Personal life

Steeve Beusnard has a twin brother, Brayan, with whom he played at Fabrègues and Lattes.^{[ citation needed ]}

Career statistics

As of match played on 2 June 2023 ^[10]

Club statistics

Club	Season	League			National Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Béziers	2016–17	Championnat National	23	5	1	0	—		24	5
	2017–18	Championnat National	20	2	0	0	—		20	2
	2018–19	Ligue 2	29	0	1	0	—		30	0
	Totals		72	7	2	0	0	0	74	7
Gazélec Ajaccio	2019–20	Championnat National	10	0	2	1	—		12	1
Pau	2019–20	Championnat National	5	0	0	0	—		5	0
	2020–21	Ligue 2	32	3	0	0	—		32	3
	2021–22	Ligue 2	9	0	0	0	—		9	0
	2022–23	Ligue 2	37	2	3	0	—		40	2
	Totals		83	5	3	0	0	0	86	5
Career totals			160	12	7	1	0	0	167	13

References

1. "Trois questions après la montée de Béziers en Ligue 2 - France Bleu". ici par France Bleu et France 3 (in French). 14 May 2018. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
2. "LFP.fr - Ligue de Football Professionnel - Domino's Ligue 2 - Saison 2018/2019 - 1ère journée - AS Nancy Lorraine / AS Beziers". www.lfp.fr.
3. "Steeve Beusnard quitte l'AS Béziers et signe en Corse" (in French). footballclub34.fr. 1 July 2019.
4. "Communiqué – Mutation de Steeve Beusnard au Pau FC" (in French). Gazélec Ajaccio. 28 December 2019.
5. "Au Pau FC, l'ancien Biterrois Steeve Beusnard savoure son retour en Ligue 2". midilibre.fr (in French). Retrieved 13 August 2024.
6. "Ligue 2 : Steeve Beusnard, le phénix du Pau FC". LaRepubliqueDesPyrenees (in French). 14 October 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
7. "Football/Ligue 2 : Beusnard, c'est bien le croisé". LaRepubliqueDesPyrenees (in French). 18 October 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
8. "Football / Pau FC : Beusnard a prolongé". LaRepubliqueDesPyrenees (in French). 28 June 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
9. "Coupe de France/Pau FC. Steve Beusnard, la reconnaissance sur le tard". SudOuest.fr (in French). 4 January 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
10. Steeve Beusnard at Soccerway

External links

• Steeve Beusnard at Soccerway
• Foot National Profile
• LFP Profile