Myer Stefan Major Bevan (born 23 April 1997) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a forward for Auckland City FC in the New Zealand Northern League and the New Zealand national team.
Club career
Early 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]
Vancouver Whitecaps
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. Later that season, he went 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]
Second spell at Auckland City
In 2019, Bevan returned to Auckland City, where he went on to score fifteen goals in sixteen games that season, winning the league Golden Boot.[9]
TS Galaxy
Bevan joined South African Premier Soccer League side TS Galaxy in 2020.[10]
Third spell at Auckland City
Bevan joined Auckland City in 2021 after being released by TS Galaxy.[11]
Cavalry FC
On 28 January 2022, Bevan returned to Canada, signing with Canadian Premier League side Cavalry FC.[11] He scored his first goal for Cavalry in the preliminary round of the 2022 Canadian Championship against FC Edmonton, first opening the scoring and then adding a penalty goal in a 2-1 victory.[12] This result seemed to give his play a boost after a slower start to the season, and Bevan scored in both of his next two matches.[13] In January 2023, Bevan signed a new two-year contract with Cavalry, with an option for 2025.[14]
The 2023 season proved much more fruitful for Bevan, as well as Cavalry. Cavalry finished regular season champions, winning the CPL Shield. Bevan scored 11 goals, sharing the Golden Boot with Atlético Ottawa's Ollie Bassett, and also added four assists.[15] Bevan would start the 2024 season by scoring Cavalry's first ever goal in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, during a 3-1 loss to Orlando City on February 27.[16] After the series with Orlando, he returned to New Zealand and did not return to the club for the beginning of their league season, citing personal reasons, with the club placing him on the Inactive roster list.[17] Later conflicting reports occurred with some sources stating his contract was eventually terminated by the club,[18] while the club later released a statement saying he was "granted permission" to play at the amateur level in New Zealand by the club.[19]
Fourth spell at Auckland City
In September 2024, he returned to Auckland City FC, appearing in his first match on 22 September 2024 in the first round of the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, also scoring in the match.[20]
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.[21]
Bevan represented New Zealand at the 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, scoring in all five matches for a total of twelve goals in five appearances.[11]
Personal life
Bevan also holds Canadian citizenship.[4]
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | Continental[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Auckland City | 2015–16 | Premiership | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Whitecaps FC 2 | 2017 | United Soccer League | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | 26 | 8 | |||
| Husqvarna FF (loan) | 2018 | Ettan | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 2 | ||
| Fresno FC (loan) | 2018 | United Soccer League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 0 | ||
| Western Springs | 2019 | NRFL Premier | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 7 | ||
| Auckland City | 2019–20 | Premiership | 16 | 15 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 19 | 17 | ||
| TS Galaxy | 2020–21 | SA Premier Division | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| Auckland City | 2021 | National League | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 2 | ||
| Cavalry FC | 2022 | Canadian Premier League | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 14 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 0 | 30 | 12 | |||
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | |||
| Total | 36 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 46 | 19 | ||
| Auckland City | 2024 | National League | 8 | 7 | — | — | 1[c] | 1 | 9 | 8 | ||
| Career total | 101 | 44 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 115 | 52 | ||
- ^ Includes appearances in the Svenska Cupen and Canadian Championship.
- ^ Includes appearances in OFC Champions League and CONCACAF Champions Cup.
- ^ Appearances in FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
International
- As of match played 28 January 2022[22]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | |
| Total | 6 | 2 | |
- Scores and results list New Zealand's goal tally first.[22]
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 September 2017 | Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands | 2 |  Solomon Islands |
1–0 | 2–2 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 5 June 2018 | Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai, India | 5 |  Chinese Taipei |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2018 Intercontinental Cup |
Honours
Auckland City
Individual
- New Zealand Football Championship Golden Boot: 2019–20
- OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament top scorer: 2019
- Canadian Premier League Golden Boot: 2023
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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ Andrew Voerman (30 March 2020). "Myer Bevan wins national league Golden Boot race as Tokyo Olympics dream put on hold". Stuff. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ Mlotha, Sipho (11 November 2020). "TS Galaxy signing Myer Bevan receives work permit". Kickoff.com. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ a b c "Cavalry FC Announces First New Signing to the 2022 Roster". Cavalry FC. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Recapping Day One Of The Canadian Championship Preliminary Round". Northern Tribune. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ "HIGHLIGHTS: Late magic from Cavalry again as Elijah Adekugbe provides stoppage time winner against Valour". Canadian Premier League. 21 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Cavalry FC extends contracts of Ali Musse and Myer Bevan". 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Ten players who could win the Canadian Premier League's 2023 Player of the Year Award". Canadian Premier League. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ "WATCH: Myer Bevan scores Cavalry FC's first-ever goal in the Concacaf Champions Cup". Canadian Premier League. 27 February 2024.
- ^ Saelhof, Todd (5 April 2024). "Golden Boot winner Myer Bevan steps away indefinitely from Cavalry". Calgary Herald.
- ^ "All Whites striker Myer Bevan in Auckland City's Intercontinental Cup squad". Friends of Football. 22 September 2024.
- ^ Jacques, John (5 October 2024). "'Granted Permission': Cavalry Breaks Silence On Myer Bevan Appearing For Auckland City". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Jacques, John (23 September 2024). "Cavalry Star Myer Bevan Resurfaces With Auckland City". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "USL Players Feature in New Zealand Victory". USLSoccer.com. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
- ^ a b c "Bevan, Myer". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ Myer Bevan at Soccerway
External links
- Myer Bevan at USL Championship
- Myer Bevan – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Myer Bevan at WorldFootball.net
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