Nishan Velupillay – Australia | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Nishan Velupillay
Date of BirthMay 7, 2001 (age 25)
Place of Birth—
Height / Weight181 / 77
PositionForward
Current ClubMelbourne Victory
31
Career
Appearances
7
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A-League | 22 | 4 | 1 |
| AFC U23 Asian Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 31 | 7 | 1 |
8
Int'l
Caps
3
Int'l
Goals
Australia International
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Nishan Velupillay — latest news

Preview
Australia vs Their Toughest Group C Rival: Nishan Velupillay's Biggest World Cup Test
March 14, 2026
How Nishan Velupillay can make a difference for Australia in their most challenging group stage match at the 2026 World Cup...

Analysis
How Nishan Velupillay Became Australia's Most Important Player
March 8, 2026
The story of Nishan Velupillay's rise to becoming a key figure in Australia's World Cup campaign...

Analysis
Nishan Velupillay's Best Season: Breaking Down Their Club Campaign
February 20, 2026
A detailed look at Nishan Velupillay's current club form and what it means for Australia's World Cup hopes...

Preview
World Cup 2026: Can Nishan Velupillay Fire Australia to Glory?
March 1, 2026
With the World Cup approaching, Nishan Velupillay's output could be the deciding factor in Australia's campaign...
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