As a player, he was a defender who notably played in the Premier League for Queens Park Rangers, Fulham and West Ham United.
[5] Brevett signed for West Ham United in early 2003 for an undisclosed fee,[6] joining their unsuccessful relegation battle.
He stayed with the team for the duration of his two-and-a-half-year contract, although his tenure was severely hampered by a foot injury which required multiple surgeries.
[10] In October 2008, Brevett joined Combined Counties League Premier Division team Bedfont as assistant manager.
[16] Between May 2016 and December 2018, Brevett returned to football management at Combined Counties League side Hanworth Villa.