Nishan Velupillay

Nishan Velupillay

Australia AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19995.0Global Dominance: 0.02%

Nishan Velupillay is an Australian forward playing for Melbourne Victory. His potential has been recognized with a call-up to the Socceroos for the World Cup qualifiers, highlighting his development in the sport.

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Popovic got it wrong by benching both of Australia’s goalscorers against Turkey, including Nishan Velupillay.

Under the midday sun in Seattle, the Socceroos melted in a brutal letdown
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-20
5.0

He was a shock starter and had some tidy moments, especially his layoff for Leckie.

The best and the worst in 2-0 World Cup loss to USA
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-20
5.0

Nishan Velupillay was involved in a tough tackle with Tyler Adams.

Mỹ thắng liền hai trận ở World Cup sau 96 năm
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-19
5.0

Nishan Velupillay is capable of turning the game on its head as part of Melbourne's attack.

Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory: Will Neyder Moreno’s miss haunt second A-League semifinal leg against Melbourne Victory? – Bonnie Jansen
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-18
7.0

Nishan Velupillay scored his third international goal against China.

Socceroos can book their 2026 spot with one last push after win over China
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-25
9.0

Nishan Velupillay takes on Hunag Zhengyu during the match.

Socceroos v China scores, fixtures, teams, results, how to watch
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-25
7.0
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Nishan Velupillay scored during Australia's 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia.

Japan first to seal 2026 World Cup spot
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-03-21
9.0

Nishan Velupillay scored one of the goals in Australia's emphatic victory over Indonesia.

Japan becomes first country to qualify for 2026 men’s World Cup
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-03-21
7.0

Nishan Velupillay doubled Australia's lead against Indonesia.

Chuyên gia Indonesia lạc quan dù thua đậm Australia
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-03-21
7.0

Nishan Velupillay scored a goal for Australia in their victory over Indonesia.

Japón, primera clasificada para el Mundial 2026
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-03-20
8.0

Nishan Velupillay scored a goal for Australia in their victory over Indonesia.

Japón, primera selección clasificada para el Mundial 2026
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2025-03-20
8.0

Nishan Velupillay was substituted out during the match against Indonesia.

Trực tiếp] Australia - Indonesia
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-03-20
5.0