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Mitchell Beeney
Personal information
Full name Mitchell Ryan Beeney[1]
Date of birth (1995-10-03) 3 October 1995 (age 29)[2]
Place of birth Leeds, England
Height 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)[2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Ashford United
Youth career
2004–2007 Gillingham
2007–2015 Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 Chelsea 0 (0)
2016Newport County (loan) 4 (0)
2016–2017Crawley Town (loan) 1 (0)
2018Sligo Rovers (loan) 16 (0)
2018–2019 Sligo Rovers 22 (0)
2019–2020 Hartlepool United 6 (0)
2020 Cheshunt 2 (0)
2021–2022 Bowers and Pitsea 35 (0)
2022 Horsham 13 (0)
2022–2023 Concord Rangers 31 (0)
2023 Dartford 16 (0)
2023–2024 Horsham 3 (0)
2024 Chatham Town 11 (0)
2024– Ashford United 0 (0)
International career
2013–2014 England U19 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:37, 7 May 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:10, 13 June 2023 (UTC)

Mitchell Ryan Beeney (born 3 October 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Isthmian League South East Division club Ashford United.

Club career

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Chelsea

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In 2007, Beeney joined Chelsea's academy from Gillingham, along with his brother Jordan. After becoming a key member of Chelsea's under-18 squad, Beeney was promoted up to the under-21 squad. On 10 May 2015, he was named on the bench to face Liverpool, remaining unused in the 1–1 draw at Stamford Bridge.[3]

Loan to Newport County

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On 15 January 2016, Beeney joined League Two side Newport County on a one-month loan deal.[4] The next day, he made his professional debut in a 1–0 victory over York City at Bootham Crescent, therefore earning a clean sheet.[5] The loan period was extended on 18 February, to 16 April.[6] However, on 25 February 2016 Beeney was released from his loan by Newport manager Warren Feeney.

Loan to Crawley Town

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On 23 June 2016, it was announced that Beeney would be joining League Two side Crawley Town until January 2017.[7] On 20 July 2016, it was announced that Beeney would wear the number one jersey ahead of Crawley Town's 2016–17 campaign.[8] Then later on he signed a one-year extension at Chelsea. On 30 August 2016, Beeney was given his first start in an EFL Trophy tie against Colchester United, after being used as a back-up to Yusuf Mersin. The game resulted in a 1–0 victory for the Reds, with James Collins scoring the only goal.[9] On 10 September 2016, Beeney made his league debut in a 2–1 away defeat against Stevenage.[10]

Loan to Sligo Rovers

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On 22 February 2018, Beeney was announced as having signed on loan for Sligo Rovers of the League of Ireland until 30 June 2018.[11] A day later, he made his debut during their 2–1 home victory over Derry City, playing the full 90 minutes as Sligo Rovers claimed their first three points of the season.[12]

Sligo Rovers

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After being released by Chelsea, Beeney re-signed for Rovers on a permanent deal.[13]

Non-league

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Beeney signed for National League side Hartlepool on a short-term contract on 7 December 2019. He went on to make six league appearances before being released at the end of the 2019–20 season.[14] Following his departure from Pools, Beeney signed for Cheshunt.

In the 2021–22 season, Beeney made 36 league appearances for Bowers & Pitsea.[15]

On June 17, 2022, it was announced that he had signed for Isthmian League Premier Division side Horsham.[16]

On 31 October 2022, Beeney signed for Concord Rangers.[17]

On 13 June 2023, Beeney signed for Dartford.[18]

On 29 November 2023, it was confirmed that Beeney had left the club by mutual consent.

After re-joining Horsham in December 2023, he signed for Chatham Town on 10 February 2024.[19]

In July 2024, Beeney signed for Isthmian League South East Division side Ashford United.[20]

Personal life

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Mitchell Beeney attended Imberhorne School in East Grinstead. He is the son of Mark Beeney.[21] His brother, Jordan, previously played for Charlton Athletic.

Career statistics

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As of match played 6 May 2024.[22]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Chelsea 2014–15 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015–16 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016–17 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2017–18 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Newport County (loan) 2015–16 League Two 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Crawley Town (loan) 2016–17 League Two 1 0 0 0 0 0 3[a] 0 4 0
Sligo Rovers 2018 League of Ireland Premier Division 25 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 29 0
2019 League of Ireland Premier Division 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0
Total 38 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 42 0
Hartlepool United 2019–20 National League 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
Cheshunt 2020–21 Isthmian Premier Division 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
Bowers & Pitsea 2021–22 Isthmian Premier Division 35 0 5 0 0 0 6 0 46 0
Horsham 2022–23 Isthmian Premier Division 13 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 16 0
Concord Rangers 2022–23 National League South 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 0
Dartford 2023–24 National League South 16 0 1 0 0 0 1[b] 0 18 0
Horsham 2023–24 Isthmian Premier Division 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0
Chatham Town 2023–24 Isthmian Premier Division 11 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 16 0
Career total 160 0 8 0 3 0 20 0 191 0
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. ^ One appearance in the Kent Senior Cup

References

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  1. ^ "Squads for 2016/17 Premier League confirmed". Premier League. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Mitchell Beeney". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool". BBC Sport. 10 May 2015.
  4. ^ "Beeney loan switch". Chelsea FC. 15 January 2016.
  5. ^ "York City 0-1 Newport County". Newport County. 16 January 2016.
  6. ^ "Loan extension for Beeney". Chelsea F.C. 18 February 2016.
  7. ^ "Reds sign Chelsea keeper on loan". Crawley Town Official Site. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  8. ^ "2016-17 squad numbers". Crawley Town Official Site. 20 July 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  9. ^ "Report: Reds 1 Colchester 0". Crawley Town Official Site. 30 August 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  10. ^ "Stevenage 2-1 Crawley Town". BBC Sport. 10 September 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  11. ^ "Beeney signs on loan from Chelsea". Sligo Rovers Official Site. 22 February 2018. Archived from the original on 23 February 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  12. ^ "Sligo Rovers vs. Derry City". Soccerway. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  13. ^ "Sligo Rovers to complete transfer incomings with re-signing of Mitchell Beeney from Chelsea". Irish Mirror. 15 June 2018.
  14. ^ "Hartlepool United Retain List". Hartlepool United Official Site. 18 May 2020.
  15. ^ "Mitchell Beeney". Football Web Pages.
  16. ^ "Dom swoops for former Chelsea keeper". Horsham FC. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  17. ^ "Former Chelsea and Crawley Town keeper exits Horsham FC - but Di Paola moves quickly to bring in ex-Bognor favourite". Sussex Express. 31 October 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  18. ^ "NEW SIGNING : Mitchel Beeney". www.dartfordfc.com. 13 June 2023.
  19. ^ "CHATS SIGN MITCH BEENEY". www.chathamtownfc.com. 10 February 2024.
  20. ^ "BEENEY IN THE BAG". www.ashfordunitedfc.com. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  21. ^ "Building at the bridge - the next generation of Chelsea players".
  22. ^ Mitchell Beeney at Soccerway
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