Christopher James Slater (born 14 January 1984) is an English former professional footballer who plays as a defender for Northern Premier League Division One West club Chasetown.

He joined Walsall Wood in June 2017 and helped the club to win the Midland League Division One title during the 2017–18 season.

By April 2006, he had won a trial with Tranmere Rovers and was also being looked at by Blackpool and Crewe Alexandra, all English Football League clubs.

He was signed by Lee Sinnott's Port Vale, along with Chasetown teammate Kyle Perry, in January 2008 for a nominal fee and gave up his day job as a block paver.

After appearing in six league and two cup games for the "Valiants" in 2008–09, Slater was released from his contract in mid-November, and subsequently re-joined Chasetown.

[7] Slater was once again a key member of the Chasetown team, playing 33 games in the 2008–09 season, as they reached the play-off final, only to lose out 1–0 to Nuneaton Town.