Nishan Velupillay

#17 Forward Melbourne Victory FC (AUS) Australia

Nishan Velupillay is a 25-year-old forward at Melbourne Victory FC (AUS), part of the Australia squad at World Cup 2026. He has earned 8 caps and 3 international goals for Australia. Australia face Turkey, United States, and Paraguay in Group D. Our model gives Australia a 55% chance of clearing the group.

8 Caps

3 Goals

4 Season goals

1 Assists

6.96 Form rating

Age25Height181 cmWeight170 lbsMarket value€312K

View next match prediction See Australia team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle High

High shots volume Above average

Tournament form Below par

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Nishan Velupillay: World Cup 2026 Form

How Nishan has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.3

Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026

6.1

Last match vs USA

6.5

vs Türkiye

29 min

6.1

vs USA

45 min

Nishan Velupillay: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (9 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.3

Career baseline 6.7

— Shotsper 90 min 1.45

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.87

1.22 Key passesper 90 min 0.58

2.43 Tacklesper 90 min 1.16

— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.29

3.65 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.76

30 Touchesper 90 min 41

At World Cup 2026, Nishan is rating 6.3 — below his 6.7 career baseline.

Australia Squad

Full squad

Nishan is part of a Australia squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group D.

Mathew Ryan Goalkeeper 7.2 Career rating

Aziz Behich Defender 1.19 Tackles / 90

Jackson Irvine Midfielder 0.59 Key passes / 90

Mathew Leckie Forward 1.17 Shots / 90

Miloš Degenek Defender 0.31 Tackles / 90

Harry Souttar Defender 1.08 Tackles / 90

Nishan Velupillay: Quick Facts

#17Shirt number

25Age

181 cmHeight

170 lbsWeight

Melbourne, AustraliaBirthplace

Melbourne Victory FC (AUS)Club

Part of the Australia squad at World Cup 2026

Australia team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Nishan Velupillay play?

Nishan Velupillay plays as a Forward for Melbourne Victory FC (AUS). At World Cup 2026 they represent Australia.

How many caps does Nishan Velupillay have?

Nishan Velupillay has 8 international caps for Australia, with 3 international goals.

What is Australia's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Australia at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 55% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Australia in at World Cup 2026?

Australia are in Group D at World Cup 2026, facing Turkey, United States, Paraguay.