Myer Bevan
Myer Stefan Major Bevan (born 23 April 1997) is a New Zealand footballer who currently plays as a forward for TS Galaxy and the New Zealand national football team.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Myer Stefan Major Bevan | ||
Date of birth | 23 April 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | TS Galaxy | ||
Youth career | |||
–2015 | Western Springs | ||
2015–2016 | Auckland City | ||
2016–2017 | Nike Academy | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016 | Auckland City | 1 | (0) |
2017 | Whitecaps FC 2 | 13 | (3) |
2018 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 0 | (0) |
2018 | → Husqvarna FF (loan) | 8 | (2) |
2018 | → Fresno FC (loan) | 7 | (0) |
2019 | Western Springs | 13 | (7) |
2019–2020 | Auckland City | 16 | (15) |
2020– | TS Galaxy | 0 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2016–2017 | New Zealand U20 | 9 | (7) |
2017– | New Zealand | 6 | (2) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 February 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 08:39, 21 June 2018 (UTC) |
Club career
Bevan played in his native New Zealand with Western Springs before moving to Auckland City, where he made his first-team debut on 28 February 2016, as an 86-minute substitute against WaiBOP United.[1] In the summer of 2016, Bevan moved to the Nike Academy in England.[2]
On 15 May 2017, Bevan signed with Canadian United Soccer League side Whitecaps FC 2.[3] After one season with Vancouver's reserve side, he transferred to Vancouver Whitecaps' MLS team on 13 December 2017.[4]
In 2018, Bevan moved to Sweden's third-tier on loan at Husqvarna FF.[5] After making five starts, he returned to his parent club. He is currently back on loan in the USL with the Whitecaps' affiliate club, Fresno FC.[6]
Bevan was released by Vancouver at the end of their 2018 season.[7] He trained with A-League side Wellington Phoenix and later trialled with Polish side Puszcza Niepołomice in early 2019, but could not win a contract with either team.[8]
Bevan joined South African Premier Soccer League side TS Galaxy in 2020.[9]
International career
Bevan made his senior international debut for New Zealand in a 6–1 victory over Solomon Islands in a FIFA World Cup qualifier on 1 September 2017.[10]
International goals
- Scores and results list New Zealand's goal tally first.[11]
# | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | 5 September 2017 | Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands | ![]() | 1–0 | 2–2 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
2. | 5 June 2018 | Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai, India | ![]() | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2018 Intercontinental Cup |
Personal
Bevan also holds Canadian citizenship.[4]
Honours
Individual
- 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament top scorer
References
- "Auckland City vs. WaiBOP – Soccerway". Soccerway. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- "Dreams turn to reality for Bevan – New Zealand Football". Nzfootball.co.nz. Archived from the original on 24 September 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- "Whitecaps FC sign New Zealand striker Myer Bevan to USL contract". whitecapsfc.com. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- "Whitecaps FC add striker Myer Bevan to MLS roster". whitecapsfc.com. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 13 December 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- "Whitecaps FC loan Myer Bevan to Swedish club Husqvarna FF". whitecapsfc.com. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 28 March 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- "Bevan loaned to USL affiliate Fresno FC". whitecapsfc.com. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 8 August 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- "Whitecaps FC announce first roster moves ahead of 2019, exercise seven contract options". whitecapsfc.com. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- "Puszcza Niepołomice pozyskała Bąka. Jest decyzja w sprawie Nowozelandczyka". Gazetakrakowska.pl. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- Mlotha, Sipho (11 November 2020). "TS Galaxy signing Myer Bevan receives work permit". Kickoff.com. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- "USL Players Feature in New Zealand Victory". USLSoccer.com. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
- "Bevan, Myer". National Football Teams. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
External links
- Myer Bevan at USL Championship
- Myer Bevan – FIFA competition record