Ellis Darren Chapman (born 8 January 2001) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club Shelbourne.

Career

Lincoln City

Chapman came through the Lincoln City youth-team, before being purchased by

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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

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group stage match at

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Cheltenham Town

On 15 October 2020, it was announced that Chapman had joined

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, with Lincoln City retaining a future financial interest in the player. On 17 November 2022, Chapman signed for National League club

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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

side

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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 goal for the Dublin club against Galway United on 21 April 2025.

Style of play

Chapman is a

with excellent passing skills and good tactical intelligence.

Career statistics

Honours

Lincoln City *

: 2017–18 Cheltenham Town *

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: 2020–21

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Chapman, Ellis 2001 births Living people Footballers from Lincoln, England English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Cheltenham Town F.C. players Chesterfield F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players Leicester City F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Sligo Rovers F.C. players Shelbourne F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players League of Ireland players English expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's association footballers in the Republic of Ireland English expatriate sportspeople in Ireland 21st-century English sportsmen