Nigel Boogaard (/ˈboʊɡɑːrd/ BOH-gard; born 14 August 1986) is a former Australian professional footballer who played as a central defender in the A-League.

Boogaard currently plays for Charlestown Azzurri in the Northern NSW Football National Premier Leagues competition.

He scored his first A-League goal for the Mariners in a match against bitter rivals Newcastle Jets on 14 August 2009 (also his 23rd birthday).

Boogaard signed with Adelaide United on 6 November 2009 and joined them for their upcoming AFC Champions League campaign.

[5] Nigel joined Charlestown Azzurri for the 2022 National Premier Leagues Northern NSW season, alongside another former A-League Men's player in Jacob Melling.