About Ellis Chapman
Born 2001. Ellis Chapman is a British association football player.
Ellis Darren Chapman (born 8 January 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.
Career Lincoln City Chapman came through the Lincoln City youth-team, before being purchased by Leicester City's Academy for an undisclosed fee in 2016. He returned to Lincoln City the following year and made the first-team bench in September 2017, at the age of 16, after impressing "Imps" manager Danny Cowley. He made his senior debut on 24 October, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute for Michael Bostwick in a 2–1 victory over Everton U23 in an EFL Trophy group stage match at Sincil Bank.
Cheltenham Town On 15 October 2020, it was announced that Chapman had joined Cheltenham Town, with Lincoln City retaining a future financial interest in the player.
On 17 November 2022, Chapman signed for National League club Oldham Athletic on a one-month loan deal.
Sligo Rovers On 22 December 2023, it was announced that upon the opening of the transfer window, Chapman would be loaned to League of Ireland Premier Division side Sligo Rovers until June. On 15 February 2024, he made the move permanent before he had made his competitive debut for the club.
Shelbourne On 19 December 2024, Chapman signed for Shelbourne ahead of their 2025 season. The midfielder scored his first and only goal for the Dublin club against Galway United on 21 April 2025.
Derry City On 3 July 2026, Chapman signed for fellow League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City. He made his debut for the club on 9 July 2026 in a 3–2 defeat away to CSKA Sofia in the UEFA Europa League.
Style of play Chapman is a midfielder with excellent passing skills and good tactical intelligence. League Two
2018–19 League Two
2019–20 League One
Chesterfield (loan) 2018–19 National League
2020–21 League Two
2021–22 League One
2022–23 League One
2023–24 League One
Oldham Athletic (loan) 2022–23 LOI Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 2024
Cheltenham Town EFL League Two: 2020–21
Shelbourne President of Ireland's Cup: 2025
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Who is Ellis Chapman?
English association football player (born 2001)
When was Ellis Chapman born?
Ellis Chapman was born on 8 January 2001 in Lincoln.
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Ellis Chapman is an association football player.
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Ellis Chapman is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ellis Chapman. https://biography.guide/ellis-chapman/
MLA: "Ellis Chapman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ellis-chapman/.
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