Career
A Welsh cap for Wales under 15 rugby and a youth soccer international, Rees began his career as a youth player at Cardiff City, where he was part of the team that reached the 1971 FA Youth Cup final before losing to Arsenal. The following season Rees was unable to maintain his form as the club struggled in Division Two and he was eventually released. After leaving Cardiff, Rees joined Bridgend Town where he spent several years but, despite returning to Ninian Park for a trial under manager Jimmy Andrews, he never returned to The Football League.