Jonathan Anthony Nichols (born 10 September 1981 in Plymouth) is an English former professional footballer.Nichols signed for Torquay United on a YTS apprenticeship, making his debut whilst still an apprentice on 2 March 1999 in a 2-0 defeat away to Leyton Orient, with another five league appearances before the end of the season leading to him being awarded the club's Young Player of the Year Award.