# Ellis Chapman

Ellis Darren Chapman (born 8 January 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Shelbourne.

## 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.

## Style of play

Chapman is a midfielder with excellent passing skills and good tactical intelligence.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 7 February 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National Cup | National Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Lincoln City | 2017–18 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lincoln City | 2018–19 | League Two | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Lincoln City | 2019–20 | League One | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Lincoln City | Total | Total | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Chesterfield (loan) | 2018–19 | National League | 14 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 0 |
| Cheltenham Town | 2020–21 | League Two | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Cheltenham Town | 2021–22 | League One | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 1 |
| Cheltenham Town | 2022–23 | League One | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cheltenham Town | 2023–24 | League One | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cheltenham Town | Total | Total | 58 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Oldham Athletic (loan) | 2022–23 | National League | 24 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 25 | 3 |
| Sligo Rovers (loan) | 2024 | LOI Premier Division | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Sligo Rovers | 2024 | LOI Premier Division | 34 | 9 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 36 | 9 |
| Shelbourne | 2025 | LOI Premier Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 146 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 185 | 12 |
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
* ↑ Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy
* ↑ Appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup

## Honours

Lincoln City
* EFL Trophy: 2017–18
Cheltenham Town
* EFL League Two: 2020–21