Ben Chorley

Chorley began his career at Arsenal as a trainee in 1998, progressing through the club's youth system and playing regularly for the U18 and reserve sides. He was part of the team that won the FA Youth Cup in successive seasons, in 2000 and 2001 respectively, captaining the side throughout the latter tournament. Chorley signed his first professional contract in 2001, signing a two-year deal with Arsenal. He was subsequently loaned out to Brentford at the start of the 2002–03 season to gain match experience and made three appearances in all competitions during the two-month loan agreement. Chorley's first appearance in professional football was in Brentford's 3–3 draw away at AFC Bournemouth in the League Cup in September 2002, playing the first 45 minutes of the match. He returned to Arsenal, and a year into his contract, Chorley sensed that there was "little prospect" of first-team selection, and subsequently requested a move away from the North London side. With eight months remaining on his deal, having not made a first-team appearance for Arsenal, he left the club and opted to sign for Wimbledon.

Wimbledon and MK Dons

Chorley made his first-team debut for Wimbledon immediately after signing for the club, playing the whole match in a 2–0 victory over Millwall at Selhurst Park on 15 March 2003. He went on to make ten appearances during the latter stages of the 2002–03 season. The following campaign was Chorley's breakthrough year in first-team football, playing…

In July 2021, Chorley was appointed director of football at Swindon Town. Chorley resigned from his role on 30 May 2022. In June 2023, Chorley was appointed Director of Football at Ligue 2 club Valenciennes FC who are owned by Sport Republic. He joined English club Southampton, also owned by Sport Republic, in August 2025 before leaving both Southampton and Sport Republic at the end of the 2025–26 season.

As of match played 20 May 2018

Arsenal

FA Youth Cup: 1999–2000, 2000–01 Bromley

FA Trophy runner-up: 2017–18 Individual

Milton Keynes Dons Player of the Year: 2004–05