Mark Beevers
{{Short description|English footballer (born 1989)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Mark Beevers
| image = Mark Beevers 1.png
| upright = 0.9
| caption = Beevers playing for Millwall in 2012
| fullname = Mark Geoffrey Beevers{{cite web |url=https://www.efl.com/siteassets/efl-documents/efl-professional-retain-list--free-transfers---2017-18.pdf |title=Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Bolton Wanderers |publisher=English Football League |page=7 |access-date=16 June 2018}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|11|21|df=y}}{{Cite book | editor-first = Barry J. | editor-last = Hugman | title = The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11
| year = 2010 | publisher = Mainstream Publishing | isbn = 978-1-84596-601-0 | page = 39 }}
| birth_place = Barnsley, England
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=4}}
| position = Defender
| currentclub = Bradford (Park Avenue)
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Sheffield Wednesday
| years1 = 2007–2013
| years2 = 2011
| years3 = 2012–2013
| years4 = 2013–2016
| years5 = 2016–2019
| years6 = 2019–2022
| years7 = 2022–2024
| years8 = 2024–
| clubs1 = Sheffield Wednesday
| clubs2 = → Milton Keynes Dons (loan)
| clubs3 = → Millwall (loan)
| clubs4 = Millwall
| clubs5 = Bolton Wanderers
| clubs6 = Peterborough United
| clubs7 = Perth Glory
| clubs8 = Bradford (Park Avenue)
| caps1 = 140
| caps2 = 14
| caps3 = 16
| caps4 = 117
| caps5 = 121
| caps6 = 91
| caps7 = 34
| caps8 = 25
| goals1 = 2
| goals2 = 1
| goals3 = 1
| goals4 = 7
| goals5 = 11
| goals6 = 0
| goals7 = 3
| goals8 = 1
| nationalyears1 = 2008
| nationalteam1 = England U19
| nationalcaps1 = 1
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| club-update = 27 September 2024
| nationalteam-update =
}}
Mark Geoffrey Beevers (born 21 November 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for {{English football updater|BradfoPA}} club Bradford (Park Avenue).
Royal Mail 2024 - present
Club career
=Sheffield Wednesday=
Beevers was born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. 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.{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/6305185.stm |title=Southampton 2–1 Sheff Wed |date=31 January 2007 |access-date=3 February 2008 |publisher=BBC}}
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.{{cite news
|url=http://www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~1133644,00.html
|title=Beevers Makes His Mark
|date=12 October 2007
|access-date=3 February 2008
|publisher=SWFC.co.uk
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080206004538/http://www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~1133644,00.html
|archive-date=6 February 2008
|url-status=dead
}}
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.{{cite news
|url=http://www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Gaffers/0,,10304~1161659,00.html
|title=Hard Work Delights Laws
|date=6 November 2007
|access-date=3 February 2008
|publisher=SWFC.co.uk
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080119082300/http://www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Gaffers/0,,10304~1161659,00.html
|archive-date=19 January 2008
|url-status=dead
}}
Beevers scored his first senior goal on 6 January 2008 in an FA Cup 3rd round match against Premier League side Derby County{{cite news
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7163997.stm
|title=Derby 2–2 Sheff Wed
|date=6 January 2008
|access-date=3 February 2008
|publisher=BBC}} which sparked more rumours he would be leaving for a bigger club.{{cite news
|url=http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=72695
|title=Sheffield Wednesday warn Everton off Beevers
|date=7 January 2008
|access-date=3 February 2008
|publisher=tribalfootball.com
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080109033226/http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=72695
|archive-date=9 January 2008
|url-status=dead
}}
On 17 January 2008 he was placed on standby for England under-19s upcoming game against Croatia on 5 February 2008.{{cite news
|url=http://www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~1217592,00.html
|title=Beevers Placed on England Standby
|date=17 January 2008
|access-date=3 February 2008
|publisher=SWFC.co.uk
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080120115043/http://www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~1217592,00.html
|archive-date=20 January 2008
|url-status=dead
}}
On 28 January 2008, Sheffield Wednesday announced that Beevers had signed an improved contract keeping him at the club until 2012.{{cite news
|url=http://www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~1226789,00.html
|title=Beevers signs until 2012
|date=28 January 2008
|access-date=3 February 2008
|publisher=SWFC.co.uk
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080131100143/http://www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~1226789,00.html
|archive-date=31 January 2008
|url-status=dead
}} On 3 March 2008 Beevers was announced as the winner of the third annual Wickes Young Apprentice Trophy at the Football League Awards.{{Cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7267383.stm |title=Phillips wins Championship award |publisher=BBC |date=3 March 2008 |access-date=18 November 2018 }}
Beevers was voted as the club's Player of the Year at the end of the season by fans.{{Cite web |url=http://www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~1295830,00.html |title=Beevers Is YOUR Player of the Year! |access-date=11 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080426011148/http://www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~1295830,00.html |archive-date=26 April 2008 |url-status=dead }} On 31 August 2011, he was loaned to League One side Milton Keynes Dons. The loan ended on 31 December 2011.[http://www.mkdons.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10420~2437865,00.html BEEVERS ARRIVES AT STADIUMMK] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318062413/http://www.mkdons.com/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10420~2437865%2C00.html |date=18 March 2012 }}
=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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/bolton-wanderers-sign-mark-beevers-3165799.aspx|title = Bolton Wanderers sign Mark Beevers}} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/10807996/efl-teams-of-the-season-announced-for-the-sky-bet-championship-league-one-and-league-two|title=EFL teams of the season announced for the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two}} His contract was extended by Bolton at the end of the 2017–18 season after the club exercised a contractual option.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44395671|title=Bolton Wanderers: Darren Pratley released as David Wheater has contract extended|date=7 June 2018|access-date=7 June 2018|publisher=BBC Sport}}
=Peterborough United=
On 24 May 2019, he completed a move to Peterborough United on a three-year contract after his Bolton contract expired.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/17662175.bolton-defender-mark-beevers-completes-peterborough-move/|title = Bolton Wanderers defender Mark Beevers completes Peterborough United move}} 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.{{Cite web |url=https://www.efl.com/news/2022/april/football-manager-efl-team-of-the-season-line-ups-announced/ |title=Football Manager EFL Team of the Season line-ups announced |publisher=EFL.com |date=24 April 2022 |access-date=25 April 2022 }}
On 20 June 2022, Beevers had his contract terminated by mutual consent.{{cite web|url=https://www.theposh.com/news/beevers-departs-club-after-contract-cancelled|title=Beevers Departs Club After Contract Cancelled|website=theposh.com|date=20 June 2022|accessdate=20 June 2022}}
= Perth Glory =
On 22 June 2022, it was confirmed that Beevers had signed for A-League club Perth Glory on a two-year deal.{{Cite web |last=Chadwick |first=Justin |date=2022-06-22 |title=Perth Glory sign ex-Millwall, Bolton Wanderers defender Mark Beevers |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/perth-glory-sign-ex-millwall-bolton-wanderers-defender-mark-beevers-20220622-p5avsi.html |access-date=2022-06-24 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}
On 11 October 2023, Beevers was named as co-captain along with Adam Taggart ahead of the 2023–24 A-League Men season.{{Cite web |last=Morgan |first=Gareth |date=2023-10-11 |title=Glory captains confirmed at glittering Season Launch |url=https://perthglory.com.au/news/glory-captains-confirmed-at-glittering-season-launch |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=Perth Glory}}
=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.{{cite tweet|number=1837092208958140442|title=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.|user=BPAFCOfficial|author-link=Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C.|date=20 September 2024|accessdate=27 September 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/24598597.bradford-park-avenue-sign-former-sheffield-wednesday-ace/|title=Bradford (Park Avenue) sign former Sheffield Wednesday ace|publisher=Telegraph & Argus|last=Atkinson|first=Nathan|date=20 September 2024|accessdate=27 September 2024}}
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|date=November 2018}}
Career statistics
{{updated|7 May 2023}}{{soccerbase|45998|name=Mark Beevers}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup !colspan="2"|League Cup !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | |||||||||
| Division
!Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="8"|Sheffield Wednesday
|2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 2 | 0 | |
| 2007–08
|Championship |28 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 30 | 1 | |
| 2008–09
|Championship |34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 36 | 0 | |
| 2009–10
|Championship |35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 38 | 0 | |
| 2010–11
|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 | colspan="2"|— | 8 | 0 | |
| colspan="2"|Total
!140 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 161 | 4 |
| Milton Keynes Dons (loan)
|League One |14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Millwall (loan)
|Championship |16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 16 | 1 | |
| rowspan="5"|Millwall
|Championship |19 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 25 | 0 | |
| 2013–14
|Championship |28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 30 | 0 | |
| 2014–15
|Championship |25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 26 | 2 | |
| 2015–16
|League One |45 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 53 | 5 |
| colspan="2"|Total
!133 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 150 | 8 |
| rowspan="4"|Bolton Wanderers
|League One |45 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 7 |
| 2017–18
|Championship |44 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 47 | 1 | |
| 2018–19
|Championship |32 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 34 | 4 | |
| colspan="2"|Total
!121 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 132 | 12 |
| rowspan="4"|Peterborough United
|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 |
| colspan="2"|Total
!91 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 101 | 0 |
| Perth Glory
|24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 24 | 2 | ||
| colspan="3"|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
- Sheffield Wednesday Player of the Year: 2007–08{{Cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sheff_wed/7389801.stm |title=Owls say Beevers is not for sale |publisher=BBC |date=8 May 2008 |access-date=18 November 2018 }}
- PFA Team of the Year: 2016–17 League One{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39648483 |title=PFA teams of the year: Chelsea and Tottenham dominate Premier League XI |publisher=BBC Sport |date=20 April 2017 |access-date=6 May 2018}}
- EFL League One Team of the Season: 2020–21
- Perth Glory Player of the Season: 2023
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- [https://www.theposh.com/teams/first-team/defender/mark-beevers/ Mark Beevers player profile] at Peterborough United website
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120531111919/https://www.swfc.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10304~38171,00.html Mark Beevers player profile] at swfc.co.uk (archived copy: 31 May 2012)
- {{Soccerbase}}
- {{ESPNsoccernet|id=72905|name=Mark Beevers}}
{{Navboxes
| title = Awards
| bg = Gold
| list1 =
{{Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Player of the Year}}
{{Perth Glory FC Player of the Year}}
{{2016–17 EFL League One PFA Team of the Year}}
{{2020–21 EFL League One Team of the Season}}
}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Beevers, Mark}}
Category:Footballers from Barnsley
Category:English men's footballers
Category:England men's youth international footballers
Category:Men's association football defenders
Category:Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players
Category:Milton Keynes Dons F.C. players
Category:Millwall F.C. players
Category:Bolton Wanderers F.C. players
Category:Peterborough United F.C. players
Category:Perth Glory FC players
Category:Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. players
Category:English Football League players
Category:English expatriate men's footballers
Category:English expatriate sportspeople in Australia