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Nishan Velupillay (born 7 May 2001) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Melbourne Victory.[1]

Nishan Velupillay

Personal information
Full name	Nishan Velupillay
Date of birth	(2001-05-07) 7 May 2001 (age 21)
Place of birth	Melbourne, Australia
Height	181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Club information
Current team	Melbourne Victory
Number	24
Youth career
	Glen Eira
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–	Melbourne Victory NPL	14	(5)
2021–	Melbourne Victory	29	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 October 2022

Early life

Velupillay was born in Melbourne, Victoria, and is of Sri Lankan Tamil descent.[2]

Club career

Early career

Velupillay began his career in the youth academy at Glen Eira FC.[3]

Melbourne Victory

Velupillay signed his first professional contract with Melbourne Victory in 2019. He made his professional debut for the club on 19 May 2021, coming on as a substitute in a 0–2 defeat against Sydney. On 11 December 2021, Velupillay scored his first professional goal, netting the winning in a 2–1 win over Adelaide United.[4]

Honours

Club

Melbourne Victory

• FFA Cup: 2021
• Young Player of the Year: 2021-22[5]
• A-League Championship: 2020–21

References

External links

• Nishan Velupillay at Soccerway

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