Alan Niven (4 July 1955 – 5 March 1999) was an Australian international footballer who played as a defender.
After representing Nuneaton Borough, he moved to Australia, where he made over 250 appearances for Brisbane Lions in the National Soccer League.
[2][3] In 1975, Niven made three appearances for Nuneaton Borough – one in the Southern League Premier Division and two in the Midland Floodlit Cup.
[4] From 1977 to 1988, Niven represented Brisbane Lions in the Australian National Soccer League, making 252 appearances and scoring 11 goals.
[5] Niven died on 5 March 1999, aged 43, after suffering a heart attack while playing soccer.