| Nigel Rees | |
| Fullname: | Nigel Richard Rees |
| Birth Date: | 11 July 1953 |
| Birth Place: | Cardiff, Wales |
| Position: | Winger |
| Years1: | 1970–1972 |
| Clubs1: | Cardiff City |
| Caps1: | 27 |
| Goals1: | 1 |
Nigel Richard Rees (born 11 July 1953) is a Welsh former professional footballer.
Born in Bridgend, Rees represented Wales under 15 rugby side and was a youth football international. He began his career as a youth player at Cardiff City, where he was part of the team that reached the 1971 FA Youth Cup final before losing to Arsenal.[1] He was handed his professional debut at the age of 17 in a 4–0 win over Sheffield Wednesday in 1970 and played in the club's win over Real Madrid, supplying the cross for Brian Clark's winning goal.[2] [3] The following season Rees was unable to maintain his form as the club struggled in Division Two and he was eventually released.[1]
After leaving Cardiff, Rees joined Bridgend Town where he spent several years but, despite returning to Ninian Park for a trial under manager Jimmy Andrews, he never returned to The Football League.[1]