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Nishan Velupillay
Melbourne Victory
Australia
About Us
Nishan Velupillay is a professional footballer known for consistent performances across competitions. He has played 7 matches, scoring 3 goals and providing — assists, contributing in both attack and defense.
He has gained experience across multiple football leagues and tournaments, improving his overall performance in game. With an average rating of 6.87, he shows steady and reliable form.
His performances are often featured in football previews, highlighting his match impact. Explore full stats, recent matches, and career details below.
Career overview
Appearances
7
Clean sheets
3
Goals conceded
3
Minutes played
281
World Cup
Australia
Egypt
Summary (recent months)
Monthly average rating
Season statistics
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2026 · World Cup · Australia
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2026 · WC Qualification Asia · Australia
World Cup
Australia
Appearances
2
Lineups
1
Minutes played
75
Average rating
6.31
Wins
1
Losses
1
Dribble attempts
3
Key passes
1
Tackles
2
Duels won
3
Total duels
8
Aerials won
1
Dribbled past
1
Passes
13
Accurate passes
6
Pass accuracy %
46.15
Long balls
1
Key passes
1
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded
2
Fouls
1
WC Qualification Asia
Australia
Appearances
5
Lineups
2
Minutes played
206
Goals
3
Average rating
7.10
Wins
3
Draws
2
Goals
3
Shots
5
Shots on target
3
Shots off target
1
Dribble attempts
2
Key passes
1
Big chances created
1
Tackles
2
Interceptions
1
Clearances
1
Duels won
8
Total duels
26
Aerials won
5
Dribbled past
1
Passes
64
Accurate passes
46
Pass accuracy %
71.88
Long balls
3
Long balls won
2
Crosses
2
Accurate crosses
2
Cross accuracy %
100
Key passes
1
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded
1
Fouls
2
Fouls drawn
2
Offsides
1
Competition statistics
Career totals by competition
| Competition | Seasons | Apps | Min | CS | Saves | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WC Qualification Asia
|
2026 | 5 | 206 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
|
World Cup
|
2026 | 2 | 75 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Transfer history
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1 Jul 2026
Undisclosed
Melbourne Victory
Trophies
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Competition Melbourne Victory
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Competition Melbourne Victory
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Competition Melbourne Victory
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Competition Melbourne Victory
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Competition Melbourne Victory
Team history
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Melbourne Victory Present#17
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Australia National 10 Oct 2024#23
Matches
| # | Date | Competition | Match | Score | Result | Min | G | A | YC | RC | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03 Jul 2026 |
World Cup
|
Australia
vs
Egypt
|
1 - 1 | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
World Cup
|
Paraguay
vs
Australia
|
0 - 0 | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 19 Jun 2026 |
World Cup
|
United States
vs
Australia
|
2 - 0 | L | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 14 Jun 2026 |
World Cup
|
Australia
vs
Türkiye
|
2 - 0 | W | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
