Signed from Peterborough, Chris White featured in just under twenty league matches for Exeter City during 1993 and 1994 before later playing for Yeovil Town and other non-league clubs. 

Originally an apprentice with Portsmouth, Chris gained his first full contract in July 1989 but never made a first-team appearance before signing for Peterborough United in May 1991. Making 13 league appearances for the Posh, and another six when on loan at Doncaster Rovers, Chris arrived at St James’ Park in March 1993. 

Appearing first against Reading on 23 March 1993 Chris was an ever-present for the remainder of the 1992/93 season. Retained for the following campaign, Chris only had another seven league outings for the Grecians ahead of moving to Yeovil Town in the summer of 1994. 

Chris later appeared for Farnborough Town, Slough Town and Eastleigh where he was assistant player-manager during 2001/02.