Chris Bennion is a former professional goalkeeper, currently head goal keeping coach at league of Ireland club Bohemian.

In 1997, he joined English side Middlesbrough but made just one first team appearance and was loaned out to Scunthorpe United during his time at the Riverside Stadium.

Middlesbrough won the game 2–1 thanks to two late goals from Noel Whelan and Mark Summerbell at the Riverside Stadium.

He did not make one single appearance for the Third Division side, however in March 2002 his loan deal from Middlesbrough was made permanent as he signed on a free transfer.

He chose the Lillywhites ahead of Premier Division side Longford Town because he wanted regular first team action.

On 7 December he joined League of Ireland First Division side Athlone Town as captain in the pursuit of first team football.

[2] His contract with Athlone Town was cancelled by mutual consent after he informed the club that terms were agreed between himself and Pete Mahon of St Patricks Athletic.

Bennion made his St.Pat's début in a 1–0 loss to Dublin rivals Bohemians at Richmond Park, this turned out to be his only appearance of the 2010 season.