Ian Vaughan (born 3 July 1961) is an English former professional football defender.
He played in the Football League for Rotherham United and Stockport County.
Vaughan was an apprentice with Rotherham United, later turning professional with Rotherham and making his league debut in the 1979-80 season.
He played 25 times in the league for Rotherham, scoring a blinding right footed volley in the memorable FA Cup first round game vs York City in the 1980/1 season.
He also played twice while on loan to Stockport County, before leaving to join then non-league Burton Albion.
He subsequently joined Mossley, playing 11 times in the 1986-87 season before leaving to join Matlock Town.