Franco Niell (born May 22, 1983, in Trelew, Chubut) is an Argentine football striker.

Niell joined the Argentinos Juniors youth system in 2001, and debuted professionally on April 12, 2004.

In his first match he came on as a substitute for Gustavo Oberman, and scored a goal in the 3–1 victory over Colón de Santa Fe.

[1][2] His first appearance for United was against Harbour View FC in the 2008 CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Gimmnasia was playing with 9 men and needed 2 goals to keep the category against Atlético de Rafaela, team that did beat them 3–0 in the first match.