Chadwick started his career as a promising youth player at Everton, scoring 48 goals in 75 appearances in his first three seasons in the junior ranks.
Chadwick was highly regarded at Everton and tipped for a big future in the game,[5] but ultimately failed to secure a regular first team place at Goodison Park.
[11] He had loan spells at Derby County and Millwall and featured regularly for the reserves, scoring 36 goals in 54 appearances in his last four seasons at Everton.
Chadwick was an unused substitute during their semi-final triumph over Sunderland,[12] but the terms of his loan spell meant he had to return to his parent club just three days before the final itself.
[23] With a new manager in place and the club looking to reduce their wage bill,[24] Chadwick returned to Plymouth Argyle on loan until January 2012.
[28] Chadwick scored two goals in December, against Hereford United and Bristol Rovers, as the team put together a five-match unbeaten run.
[34] His contract was automatically extended until June 2014 at the end of the campaign, owing to a clause in the original deal, but he was transfer-listed by Argyle manager John Sheridan in the summer.
[38][39] Chadwick made 12 appearances for Tamworth in that time and scored six goals,[40] including three in FA Cup wins against Solihull Moors and Cheltenham Town.
[41] Upon completion of the loan his contract with Plymouth Argyle was cancelled by mutual consent,[42] and he signed for Tamworth on a free transfer.
[citation needed] In July 2020, Chadwick joined recently relegated National League North club AFC Fylde in the role of assistant manager.