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NVNishan Velupillay

Nishan Velupillay

€556KMarket Value
Australia
Australia•Attacker•
AustraliaAustralia
6.5
Season Score
25
May 7, 2001
181 cm
Height
0.14
Goals/Match
17
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
30Matches
4Goals
2Assists
6Goal Contributions
50Mins/game
6.57Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

16
Full match
39
Substituted off
42
From Bench

Rival Clubs(25)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
Melbourne CityMelbourne City74302000
Wellington PhoenixWellington Phoenix75112110
MacarthurMacarthur74120100
Central Coast MarinersCentral Coast Mariners63122010
Adelaide UnitedAdelaide United63121200
Western Sydney WanderersWestern Sydney Wanderers51131000
AucklandAuckland51221000
SydneySydney42200000
Perth GloryPerth Glory43012010
Newcastle JetsNewcastle Jets40310000
Brisbane RoarBrisbane Roar41211000
Western UnitedWestern United31110000
Manchester UnitedManchester United10010000
Vissel KobeVissel Kobe10010000
Adelaide CityAdelaide City11000000
Brisbane U21Brisbane U2111000100
Perth Glory U21Perth Glory U2110101100
Adelaide U21Adelaide U2111000100
Melbourne City U21Melbourne City U2111000000
Sydney FC U21Sydney FC U2110010000
1–20 of 25

Rival National Teams(11)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
Qatar U23Qatar U2320200000
JapanJapan10100000
China PRChina PR11001000
IndonesiaIndonesia11000000
CameroonCameroon11000000
CuracaoCuracao11000100
France U21France U2111000000
Mexico U23Mexico U2311000000
Indonesia U23Indonesia U2310010000
Jordan U23Jordan U2310100000
Panama U23Panama U2310010000
Transfers
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

1 titles won

Championships

Australian Cup
Australian Cup
1x Winner(2021)
1x

About Nishan Velupillay

Nishan Velupillay plays as a forward for Australia. Throughout his career, Nishan Velupillay has scored 20 goals and provided 11 assists in 105 appearances. Nishan Velupillay has made 4 appearances in the World Cup 2026, earning an average rating of 6.0. Averaging 0.19 goals per match over his career, Nishan Velupillay has established himself as one of the most clinical finishers in the game. Throughout his career, Nishan Velupillay has won 1 trophy, including Australian Cup, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level. Nishan Velupillay stands 181 cm tall, weighs 77 kg.

Full Career Record — Nishan Velupillay

Nishan Velupillay's professional career spans from 2021 to 2026, a period of roughly 5 seasons over which he has amassed 105 appearances. With 20 goals and 11 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 24/25 with Melbourne Victory, when he registered 7 goals and 3 assists in 20 matches, playing 875 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Melbourne Victory, Nishan Velupillay played 22 matches, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assists, with an average match rating of 6.89.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Nishan Velupillay has passed the 100-appearance milestone and has lifted 1 trophy.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Melbourne Victory2020/2021 - 2025/20269720104099——7.04
Australia (national team)2022 - now801142——6.25
Total9720104099

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26Australia (national team)80—142006.25
25/26Melbourne Victory224—1347106.89
24/25Melbourne Victory207—875107.50
23/24Melbourne Victory187—974107.02
22/23Melbourne Victory51—40007.00
21/22Melbourne Victory231—537106.94
20/21Melbourne Victory90—326106.97

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Nishan Velupillay play?
Nishan Velupillay plays as an Attacker for Australia in the World Cup.
What team does Nishan Velupillay play for?
Nishan Velupillay currently plays for Australia in the World Cup.
How old is Nishan Velupillay?
Nishan Velupillay is 25 years old, born on May 7, 2001. At 25, he has already won 1 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Nishan Velupillay?
Nishan Velupillay is 181 cm tall. He weighs 77 kg.
How many trophies has Nishan Velupillay won?
Nishan Velupillay has won 1 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Australia.