Iván Chapela


Iván Chapela López is a Spanish footballer who plays as a left winger for Burgos CF.

Club career

Born in Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz, Andalusia, Chapela joined Valencia CF's youth setup at the age of 13, from APA Sancti Petri. In 2017, after struggling with injuries, he left the club and moved to Málaga CF.
Chapela made his senior debut with Málaga's B-team on 22 February 2018, coming on as a late substitute for goalscorer Jaime Moreno in a 2–1 Tercera División home win over Loja CD. On 1 August, he signed a three-year contract with Cádiz CF, being initially assigned to the reserves also in the fourth division.
On 15 January 2021, after becoming a regular starter for the B-team, Chapela renewed his contract with Cádiz until 2022. He made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 2 October, replacing Jens Jønsson in a 0–0 home draw against Valencia CF.
On 1 September 2022, Chapela was loaned to Primera Federación side Unionistas de Salamanca CF for the season. On 9 July of the following year, he signed a two-year contract with CD Eldense, newly-promoted to Segunda División.
On 19 June 2025, after suffering relegation, Chapela agreed to a two-year deal with Burgos CF also in the second division.