Alan Niven

Alan Niven (4 July 1955 – 5 March 1999) was an Australian international footballer who played as a defender.

Niven was born in England and played youth football for Wolverhampton Wanderers. After representing Nuneaton Borough, he moved to Australia, where he made over 250 appearances for Brisbane Lions in the National Soccer League.

He made eight appearances for the Australian national team.

Early life Niven was born in England.

Club career Niven played youth football for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

In 1975, Niven made three appearances for Nuneaton Borough – one in the Southern League Premier Division and two in the Midland Floodlit Cup.

From 1977 to 1988, Niven represented Brisbane Lions in the Australian National Soccer League, making 252 appearances and scoring 11 goals.

Death Niven died on 5 March 1999, aged 43, after suffering a heart attack while playing soccer.

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International + Appearances and goals by national team and year