SpotlightBBC SportUnverified source· 11 Aug 2026
Goalkeeper's 2,000-Mile Van Trip to Find New Club
An 18-year-old goalkeeper is living in a van with his dad, driving 2,000 miles across Europe to land a new club.


M. Beimers
player
Age
18
Position
Goalkeeper
Previous club
Glentoran
Journey
2,000 miles
What happened. Milo Beimers left Glentoran and is travelling with his dad in a converted van across Europe, trialling with clubs in Spain and Portugal.
- Beimers had been at Glentoran since age 13.
- He started trials in Spain and will head to Lisbon and Porto.
- He and his dad are sleeping and cooking in the van.
“I just love doing things differently. I love trying to make my own opportunities as well.”
— Milo Beimers
His destination remains unknown as he continues his unique job hunt across Europe.
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