Bevan Fransman

Bevan Fransman (born 31 October 1983) is a South African soccer player, currently playing as a centre back for TS Galaxy.

He was in the South Africa squad for the 2008 African Nations Cup.

Early life Fransman was born in Cape Town, and grew up in the Fairways neighbourhood. His father Paul was also a footballer, having played for St Athens and Battswood.

On 28 July 2008 it was announced that Fransman had signed for Maccabi Netanya on a four-year deal.

Hapoel Tel Aviv In June 2010, Fransman signed for Israeli side Hapoel Tel Aviv on a three-year contract.

SuperSport United He was made captain ahead of the 2013–14 season.

Bloemfontein Celtic In June 2014 it was confirmed that Fransman had transferred to Bloemfontein Celtic.

Highlands Park In June 2018, Fransman rejected a new Maritzburg United contract and signed for newly promoted Highlands Park. He signed a two-year contract with the club, with Fransman saying that he "got a solid two-year deal" and that "at my age, if you turn that down, you'd be a fool" during his unveiling at the club.

He signed a new short-term deal with Highlands Park in July 2020 until the end of the 2019–20 season, which was prolonged due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Following the end of the 2019–20 season, Highlands Park's top flight status was sold to TS Galaxy with Fransman's contract initially not renewed, leading to Fransman contemplating retirement in October 2020.

Cape Town Spurs In August 2021, Fransman signed for Cape Town Spurs.

International career In November 2007, Fransman was named in the South Africa squad for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations.

Fransman was recalled to the national team squad in September 2009 for friendlies against Germany and the Republic of Ireland.

He was added to South Africa's preliminary squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in May 2010.

Honours Hapoel Tel Aviv Israel State Cup: 2010–11, 2011–12