Introduction
Samuel James "Sam" Beasant (born 8 April 1988) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Braintree Town.
Club career
Early career
After leaving Cypriot club Olympiakos Nicosia due to contract issues, Beasant joined the Glenn Hoddle Academy, where his father - former England goalkeeper Dave Beasant - was a coach. Following an unsuccessful trial with Birmingham City, he joined non-league Maidenhead United in November 2011.
Woking
After a successful half-season with the club, he moved onto Woking, but after just three appearances he left for Billericay Town, returning to the Kingfield Stadium ahead of the 2013/14 season.
Stevenage
At the end of the season, he moved up to the Football League with Stevenage. Sharing goalkeeping duties with veteran Chris Day during pre-season, he was chosen ahead of Day in their opening League Two fixture at home to Hartlepool United, keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 victory.
Cambridge United
In July 2015 Beasant signed a one-year deal with Cambridge United. Beasant was released by Cambridge United at the end of the 2015/16 season.
Braintree Town
Beasant joined Braintree in the summer of 2016 after rejecting 'numerous' offers from other clubs. Sam played his first ever FA cup second round game on 4th December 2016 against Millwall.
Outside football
Outside football, Beasant is employed by a foreign exchange company.
Personal life
Beasant is the son of former international footballer Dave Beasant, who also played as a goalkeeper.