Ross Nicholson

Ross Nicholson is an association football goalkeeper who represented New Zealand at international level. He was born at Gisborne, New Zealand in 1975.

International career

Nicholson made his full All Whites debut as a substitute in an 8–1 win over Vanuatu at the OFC Nations Cup in Australia on 28 September 1998. He was included in the New Zealand squad for the 1999 Confederations Cup finals tournament in Mexico where he was an unused substitute, and was first choice goalkeeper for Auckland City FC at the 2006 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan.
Nicholson ended his international playing career with 14 A-international caps to his credit, his final cap being in a 0–0 draw with Estonia on 31 May 2006.

Honours

Club

Central United FC

New Zealand National Soccer League: 1999, 2001
Chatham Cup: 1997, 1998, 2005

Auckland City FC

New Zealand Football Championship: 2005/06, 2006/07, 2008/09
FIFA Club World Cup: 2006

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 Confederations Cup - Mexico: 1999

Perhaps the greatest honour of Nicolson’s career has come in 2024, with him taking up an opportunity to join St Albans Shirley Football club in Christchurch, New Zealand. He has joined the iconic “Dads and Lads” team, which has coincided with a positional switch into a midfield/striker role for up to 25 minutes per game.