Where the global sports dataset comes to life.
Browse verified leagues, teams, players, events, and curated collections sourced from the SportsDatabase community. Every record links back to moderation trails you can trust.
Ben
Chapman
"Benjamin Scott Chapman"
ID: player_34161803
Biography
Benjamin Scott Chapman (born 31 December 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for National League club Ebbsfleet United. Born in Aylesford, Chapman had stints at Crystal Palace and Bearsted's youth setups before graduating with Gillingham. On 14 March 2017, he signed a professional deal with the club. He made his professional debut on 8 August 2017, coming on as a substitute for Jake Hessenthaler in a 2–0 away loss against Reading in the EFL Cup. Chapman was offered a new contract by Gillingham at the end of the 2018–19 season, but chose instead to sign for National League South side Dulwich Hamlet. On 24 July 2020 Chapman signed for National League South side Ebbsfleet United. At the end of the 2021/22 season, he was voted the club's Supporters' Player of the Year.