Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 07/05/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Melbourne, Australia |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Nishan Velupillay
01/06/2026
Velupillay was selected in Australia's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. Australia were drawn in Group D alongside Turkey, the United States and Paraguay, and the call-up marked his first appearance at a major tournament.
19/03/2026
Velupillay was named by coach Tony Popovic in Australia's 26-player squad for the FIFA Series 2026 internationals. The call-up came ahead of home matches against Cameroon and Curacao at AAMI Park and Sydney, which were the Socceroos' final home outings before the World Cup.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nishan Matthew Velupillay |
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| Known For | Playing as a winger/forward for Melbourne Victory and the Australia national team |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 181 cm |
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| Position | Winger / Forward |
| Foot | Right |
Personal Life
| Heritage | Tamil Australian |
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Career
| Current Club | Melbourne Victory |
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| National Team | Australia |
| Joined Current Club | 01/07/2021 |
| Contract Expires | 30/06/2026 |
| Recent Club | FC Ingolstadt (2026) |
| Youth Clubs | Endeavour United, Glen Eira FC, Bentleigh Greens |
| Melbourne Victory Professional Debut | 19/05/2021 |
| First Professional Goal | 11/12/2021 |
| Australia Senior Debut | October 2024 (versus China, scored on debut) |
Style Quotient
| Jersey Number | 23 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born in Melbourne, Australia. | |
| 2. He is of Tamil heritage. | |
| 3. He plays primarily as a left winger but can also operate on the right wing or as an attacking midfielder. | |
| 4. He scored on his international debut for Australia against China in October 2024. | |
| 5. He was part of Australia's squad at the 2024 WAFF U-23 Championship, where the team finished as runners-up. |
