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.

Myer Bevan
Personal information
Full name Myer Stefan Major Bevan
Date of birth (1997-04-23) 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
0000–2015 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]
#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.5 September 2017Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands Solomon Islands1–02–22018 FIFA World Cup qualification
2.5 June 2018Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai, India Chinese Taipei1–01–02018 Intercontinental Cup

Personal

Bevan also holds Canadian citizenship.[4]

Honours

Individual

References
  1. "Auckland City vs. WaiBOP – Soccerway". Soccerway. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  2. "Dreams turn to reality for Bevan – New Zealand Football". Nzfootball.co.nz. Archived from the original on 24 September 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  3. "Whitecaps FC sign New Zealand striker Myer Bevan to USL contract". whitecapsfc.com. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  4. "Whitecaps FC add striker Myer Bevan to MLS roster". whitecapsfc.com. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 13 December 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  5. "Whitecaps FC loan Myer Bevan to Swedish club Husqvarna FF". whitecapsfc.com. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 28 March 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  6. "Bevan loaned to USL affiliate Fresno FC". whitecapsfc.com. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 8 August 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  7. "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.
  8. "Puszcza Niepołomice pozyskała Bąka. Jest decyzja w sprawie Nowozelandczyka". Gazetakrakowska.pl. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  9. Mlotha, Sipho (11 November 2020). "TS Galaxy signing Myer Bevan receives work permit". Kickoff.com. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  10. "USL Players Feature in New Zealand Victory". USLSoccer.com. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
  11. "Bevan, Myer". National Football Teams. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
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