| Nishan Velupillay | |
| Fullname: | Nishan Velupillay |
| Birth Date: | 7 May 2001 |
| Birth Place: | Melbourne, Australia |
| Height: | 181cm[1] |
| Position: | Winger |
| Currentclub: | Melbourne Victory |
| Clubnumber: | 17 |
| Youthclubs1: | Endeavour United |
| Youthclubs2: | Glen Eira FC |
| Years1: | 2019–2022 |
| Clubs1: | Melbourne Victory NPL |
| Caps1: | 17 |
| Goals1: | 6 |
| Years2: | 2021– |
| Clubs2: | Melbourne Victory |
| Caps2: | 81 |
| Goals2: | 8 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2023– |
| Nationalteam1: | Australia U23 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 14 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 5 |
| Club-Update: | 26 May 2024 |
| Nationalteam-Update: | 21 April 2024 |
Nishan Velupillay (born 7 May 2001) is an Australian professional football player who plays as a winger for Melbourne Victory.[2]
Velupillay was born in Melbourne, Victoria.[3]
Velupillay began his career in the youth academy at Glen Eira FC, FTS (football technique school).[4]
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.[5]
Melbourne Victory