Nishan Velupillay
Australia | Attacker | Australia
Nishan Velupillay, 25, is a footballer from Australia playing as Attacker for Australia. Velupillay was born in Australia. In the 2026 World Cup season Velupillay has 2 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists in 74 minutes at an average rating of 6.35.
Profile
- Full name
- Nishan Velupillay
- Age
- 25
- Born
- 7 May 2001 | Australia
- Nationality
- Australia
- Height
- 181
- Weight
- 77
- Position
- Attacker
- Shirt number
- 17
- Current club
- Australia
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Australia | World Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.35 |
| 2026 | Australia | Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.20 |
| 2026 | Australia | World Cup - Qualification Asia | 5 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.86 |
| 25/26 | Melbourne Victory | A-League | 22 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | 6.78 |
| 25/26 | Melbourne Victory | Australia Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 1 won
- Australia Cup 1× 2021/2022 Australia
Runner-up finishes
- A-League Men 2× | 2024/2025 · 2023/2024 | Australia
- A-League Youth 1× | 2019/2020 | Australia
- Australia Cup 1× | 2024 | Australia
Injury and Suspension History
- Leg Injury : 25 May 2025 to 29 May 2025
- Ankle Injury : 15 November 2024 to 19 December 2024
- Unknown : 28 March 2024 to 30 March 2024
Current Status
| Reason | Date |
|---|---|
| Hamstring Injury | 24 October 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Nishan Velupillay play?
Nishan Velupillay plays as Attacker.
Which team does Nishan Velupillay play for?
Nishan Velupillay plays for Australia in the World Cup.
How many goals has Nishan Velupillay scored this season?
Nishan Velupillay has scored 0 goals in 2 appearances in the World Cup 2026 season.
How old is Nishan Velupillay?
Nishan Velupillay is 24 years old and comes from Australia.
Updated: 11 Jul 2026, 07:36 UTC