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.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLincoln City2017–18League Two000000—20202018–19League Two501020—401202019–20League One1102010—30170Total1603030—90310Chesterfield (loan)2018–19National League140————140Cheltenham Town2020–21League Two2102000—202502021–22League One2502030—313312022–23 League One500010—30902023–24 League One700010—30110Total5804050—111781Oldham Athletic (loan)2022–23National League243———10253Sligo Rovers (loan)2024LOI Premier Division00————00Sligo Rovers2024LOI Premier Division34920———369Shelbourne2025LOI Premier Division27110—60103512026LOI Premier Division100———10110Total37110—6020441Derry City2026LOI Premier Division4222—41—105Career total187151228010123124019
Honours Lincoln City EFL Trophy: 2017–18
Cheltenham Town EFL League Two: 2020–21
Shelbourne President of Ireland's Cup: 2025
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