Ross Nicholson (born 8 August 1975) 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

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

• OFC Nations Cup: 1998; Runner-up, 2000

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

Honours

New Zealand

• OFC Nations Cup: 1998; Runner-up, 2000

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