Nigel Boogaard

Nigel Boogaard
Nigel Boogaard
Born	August 14, 1986 (age 40); Sydney, Australia
Occupation	Professional soccer player (retired)
Years active	2005–2021
Known for	Central defender in the A-League

Nigel Boogaard (born 14 August 1986) is a retired Australian professional soccer player who primarily operated as a central defender in the A-League. He is currently active with Charlestown Azzurri competing in the Northern NSW Football National Premier Leagues.

Central Coast Mariners

Boogaard began his career at Weston Workers Bears before making his mark in the A-League with Central Coast Mariners. He netted his debut goal for the Mariners on 14 August 2009, coinciding with his 23rd birthday, in a match against rivals Newcastle Jets. The goal stemmed from an opponent’s defensive lapse and a misdirected header.

Adelaide United

On 6 November 2009, Boogaard transferred to Adelaide United, joining their squad for the upcoming AFC Champions League fixtures. He secured a contract extension for an additional two years on 8 May 2012.

Boogaard was selected to start for the A-League All Stars in the inaugural All Stars Game held on 20 July 2013, facing Manchester United. Despite the team’s 5-1 loss, he completed the entire match.

Newcastle Jets

On 16 February 2015, Boogaard inked a three-year deal with his hometown team, the Newcastle Jets.

Retirement

After sixteen years at the professional level, Boogaard declared his retirement on 11 June 2021. He is now focusing on acquiring coaching credentials with intentions to contribute to player development and coaching roles.

Charlestown Azzurri

In the 2022 season, Boogaard signed with Charlestown Azzurri for their campaign in the National Premier Leagues Northern NSW. He joined forces with fellow former A-League Men participant Jacob Melling, and during the season, ex-Newcastle Jets teammate Taylor Regan also became part of the squad.

Career statistics

Club	Season	A-League		Finals		Asia		Other ₁		Total
Club	Season	Appearances	Goals	Appearances	Goals	Appearances	Goals	Appearances	Goals	Appearances	Goals
Central Coast Mariners	2005–06	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	2006–07	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2007–08	14	0	3	0	0	0	5	1	22	1
	2008–09	11	0	1	0	5	0	1	0	18	0
	2009–10	25	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	25	2
	Club subtotal	51	2	4	0	5	0	6	1	66	3
Adelaide United	2010–11	10	0	2	0	2	0	0	0	12	0
	2011–12	20	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	20	0
	2012–13	21	0	1	0	8	1	0	0	30	1
	2013–14	21	0	1	0				22
	2014-15 A-League	20	2	2	0	0	0	5	0	27	2
	Club subtotal	92	2	6	0	10	1	6	1	114	4
Newcastle Jets	2015–16	21	0	0	0	0	۰	۰	۰	21	۰
	2016–17	20	2	۰	۰	۰	۰	۰	۰	20	۲
	2017-18	21	1	2	۰	۰	۰	۰	۰	23	1
	2018-19	24	۰	۰	۰	۲	۱	۱	۰	27	۱
	2019-20	16	۰	۰	۰	۰	۰	۰	۰	16	۰
	202-21	18	۱	۰	۰	۰	۰	۰	۰	18	۱
	19\| 3\| colspan="2" rowspan="2" \| N/A\| colspan="2" rowspan="2" \| N/A\| ۰\| ۰\| ۱۹\| ۳\| -\| 2023\| 16\| ۴\| ۰\| ۰\| ۱۶\| ۴\| - !Club subtotal !35 !7 !۰ !۰ ! colspan="2" \| N/A !۰ !۰ !35 !7 \|- ! colspan="2" valign="center" \| Career Total \| 311 \| 15 \| 12 \| ۰ \| 17 \| ۲ \| 13 \| ۲ \| 353 \| ۱۹ \|

₁Includes competitions such as the FFA Cup and A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup

Adelaide United

FFA Cup: FFA Cup 2014

International

Australia national football team

OFC U-17 Championship: Champion of 2003

Individual

Selected for the A-League All Stars in 2013

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