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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International career — Australia
| Nationality | Australia |
| Total Int'l Caps | 8 |
| Total Int'l Goals | 3 |
| Goals/Cap Ratio | 0.38 |
| World Cup 2026 | Group D |
| Position | Forward |
| Current Club | Melbourne Victory |
Career milestones
Professional Career Start
2025 — Australia
Joined Melbourne Victory
2025 — Australia Cup
Joined Australia U23
2025 — AFC U23 Asian Cup
World Cup 2026
2026 — Australia — Group D
Player bio
| Full Name | Nishan Velupillay |
| Date of Birth | 2001-05-07 |
| Place of Birth | — |
| Nationality | Australia |
| Height | 181 |
| Weight | 77 |
| Position | Forward |
| Current Club | Melbourne Victory |
| Career Appearances | 31 |
| Career Goals | 7 |
| Career Assists | 1 |
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