Beimers’ unconventional path has already created opportunities that likely wouldn’t have appeared if he’d stayed in Belfast.
Traveling and living in a van makes him more attractive to clubs, since they don’t have to cover his travel or accommodation like they might for other players.
He and his dad can simply park up near a club for the night, and he’s ready to train or trial the next day.
When there aren’t trials, they head to nearby beaches to work out or take their bikes onto trails off the beaten path.
His passport situation is another advantage.
Born in Northern Ireland to Canadian parents, he represented Canada at the Under-17 World Cup in 2025.
He also has a Dutch passport through his grandfather, which streamlines registration with European clubs.
He says he enjoys not always knowing the next destination; even with some plans in place, the freedom and lighter schedule suit him.
He loves absorbing ideas from new coaches and environments, so changing things up felt right.
Beimers aims to play at the highest level he can, ultimately testing himself against Europe’s top teams.
He jokes that a single game against Barcelona or Real Madrid would be enough to retire happy.
He plans to keep playing until the day he no longer enjoys it—maybe into his 40s or 50s—and he’s determined to make a name for himself.