Chanse Headman
Chanse Allan Headman is an English professional footballer who plays as a central defender for club Harrogate Town.
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.
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.