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Nishan Velupillay

Melbourne Victory FCA-LeagueData current as of 27 July 2026
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NationalityAustralia
PositionForward
Age25 years
Height181 cm
Weight77 kg
Shirt number17

Nishan Velupillay: season at a glance

Nishan Velupillay represents Melbourne Victory FC in A-League during the 2025/2026 season. Across 22 appearances, the player has completed 1493 minutes, scored 4 goals and recorded 1 assist.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 12, Shots on target: 6, Shot accuracy: 50.0%, Expected goals (xG): 1.60 and Non-penalty xG: 1.60.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 6, Interceptions: 1, Clearances: 2 and Duels won: 19.

Season overview

22Appearances
1,493Minutes
4Goals
1Assists
6.90Average rating
5Goal involvements0.30 per 90

Playing time and performance

22Appearances
4Starts
1,493Minutes
0.24Goals per 90
0.06Assists per 90
6.90Average rating

Attacking

4Goals
12Shots3.32 per 90
6Shots on target1.66 per 90
50.0%Shot accuracy
8.3%Shot conversion
1.60Expected goals (xG)0.44 per 90
1.60Non-penalty xG0.44 per 90

Chance creation

1Assists0.06 per 90
0.99Expected assists (xA)0.27 per 90
6Key passes1.66 per 90
6Crosses1.66 per 90

Passing and possession

119Passes32.95 per 90
88Completed passes24.37 per 90
73.9%Pass completion
14Dribbles3.88 per 90
5Successful dribbles35.0%

Defending

6Tackles1.66 per 90
1Interceptions0.28 per 90
2Clearances0.55 per 90
19Duels won40.0%
4Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

1Yellow cards
0Red cards
6Fouls drawn
6Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Australia - Egypt03 Jul 20261 : 1Substitute00-
Melbourne Victory FC - Sydney FC02 May 20260 : 1Starter00-
Western Sydney Wanderers - Melbourne Victory FC25 Apr 20260 : 2Starter00-
Melbourne Victory FC - Newcastle Jets FC17 Apr 20262 : 2Starter00-
Auckland - Melbourne Victory FC11 Apr 20262 : 2Starter10-
Melbourne Victory FC - Wellington Phoenix05 Apr 20260 : 1Starter00🟨 1-
Melbourne Victory FC - Central Coast Mariners21 Mar 20264 : 1Starter10-
Melbourne Victory FC - Macarthur15 Mar 20264 : 1Starter00-
Sydney FC - Melbourne Victory FC07 Mar 20262 : 2Starter00-
Melbourne Victory FC - Adelaide United27 Feb 20261 : 1Starter00-
Melbourne City FC - Melbourne Victory FC21 Feb 20261 : 3Starter00-
Melbourne Victory FC - Brisbane Roar14 Feb 20261 : 1Starter00-
Wellington Phoenix - Melbourne Victory FC06 Feb 20262 : 3Starter10-
Central Coast Mariners - Melbourne Victory FC01 Feb 20261 : 0Substitute00-
Melbourne Victory FC - Sydney FC26 Jan 20264 : 0Substitute00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2025/2026A-League221,49341

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Nishan Velupillay play for?

Nishan Velupillay is listed with Melbourne Victory FC in A-League for the 2025/2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Nishan Velupillay have?

Nishan Velupillay has 4 goals and 1 assist in 22 appearances during the 2025/2026 season.

How many minutes has Nishan Velupillay played?

The 2025/2026 record contains 1493 minutes across 22 appearances.

What statistics are available for Nishan Velupillay?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.