Ross Nicholson

Ross Nicholson (born 8 August 1975 in Gisborne, New Zealand) is an association football goalkeeper who represented New Zealand at international level.

Ross Nicholson
Personal information
Full name Ross McGregor Nicholson
Date of birth (1975-08-08) 8 August 1975
Place of birth Gisborne, New Zealand
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in)
Position(s) goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Takapuna AFC
Number 1 or 13
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1992 Gisborne City 16
1993–2005 Central United 345
0000–1996 Sembawang Rangers 22
2003–2004 Kings FC 20
2006–2009 Auckland City FC 99
2009–2010 YoungHeart Manawatu 14
2010 Albany United FC 22
2011 – 2013 Glenfield Rovers 66
2002 Sydney United FC 16
2009 Maori Futsal 5
2008–2009 Onehunga Sports 36
2016 - 2017 Waitakere City 30
2020 Takapuna AFC Div 3 20
Total 711
National team‡
1998–2006 New Zealand 13 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 29 April 2010
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 29 March 2008

International career

Nicholson made his full All Whites debut as a substitute in an 8–1 win over Vanuatu at the Oceania Nations Cup in Australia on 28 September 1998.[1] He was included in the New Zealand squad for the 1999 Confederations Cup finals tournament in Mexico where he was an unused substitute,[2] and was first choice goalkeeper for Auckland City FC at the 2006 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan.[3]

Nicholson ended his international playing career with 14 A-international caps to his credit,[4] his final cap being in a 0–0 draw with Estonia on 31 May 2006.[1] He went on to play for Youngheart Manawatu after a successful run at Auckland City FC, then later on paying for Albany United and Glenfield Rovers in the lower divisions in Auckland. Rated as one of the best Goalkeepers in New Zealand, known for his all round game, but shot stopping and commanding of his area were stand outs. Coach Alan Jones saying that he's, "big, strong and un-conpermising", best keeper he's had play for him. Walked away from football due to unattainable circumstances within the sport.

Coaching: Ross runs 0ne on one Goalkeeping Sessions in his spare time, as well as having being Goalkeeping Coach at National League with Waitakere United, and is the current Takapuna AFC Goalkeeping Coach.

Honours

Club

Central United FC

Auckland City FC

New Zealand All Whites Under 19 National Team

  • 6 Appearances: 1992

New Zealand All Whites National Team

  • 14 Appearances: 1998 to 2006
  • Merdeka Tournament Cup Winners: 2000
  • FIFA Conferations Cup - Mexico: 1999

References
  1. "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 30 March 2009.
  2. "1999 Confederation Cup Squad". NZ Football. Archived from the original on 23 July 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2008.
  3. "2006 FIFA Club World Cup - Auckland City FC". FIFA.com. Retrieved 30 September 2006.
  4. "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 30 March 2009.
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