Chanse Allan Headman (born 3 June 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central defender for club Bromley.
Headman is a product of a number of non-League youth systems and began his professional career with Brentford in 2023. After three years with the club's B team, he began his senior career with Harrogate Town in 2026. After the club's relegation to non-League football, Headman transferred back to the EFL with Bromley.
Career
Brentford Headman began his youth career at BHFC Battersea and progressed through the youth systems of non-League clubs Kingstonian, Sutton United, Hanwell Town, Leatherhead and Walton & Hersham. He transferred to the U18 team at Premier League club Brentford on 1 February 2023 and signed a six-month professional contract, with the option of a further year. For the remainder of the 2022–23 season, Headman trained full-time with the B team and played for the U18 team. The one-year option on his contract was triggered at the end of the 2022–23 season. At the end of the 2023–24 season, Headman signed a new one-year contract, with the option of a further year. He was an unused substitute during a 2024–25 first team pre-season friendly. Headman made 37 appearances during the 2024–25 B team season and was part of the Professional Development League-winning squad.
Headman was retained for the 2025–26 season and saw his playing time increase. He made 19 appearances prior to joining National League South club Maidenhead United on a one-month loan on 5 December 2025. He made five appearances and scored one goal. On 15 January 2026, Headman transferred out of Brentford permanently.
Harrogate Town On 15 January 2026, Headman signed an 18-month contract with League Two club Harrogate Town on a free transfer. He made 16 appearances and scored two goals during the remainder of the 2025–26 season, which culminated in relegation to the National League. Headman transferred out of the club in July 2026.
Bromley On 10 July 2026, Headman transferred to League One club Bromley and signed an undisclosed-length contract for an undisclosed fee.
Personal life Headman attended The Fulham Boys School. He is a football referee.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBrentford2025–26Premier League000000―00Maidenhead United (loan)2025–26National League South51―――51Harrogate Town2025–26League Two162―――162Bromley2026–27League One0000100010Career total213001000223
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