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Australian soccer player (born 2001) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nishan Velupillay (born 7 May 2001) is an Australian professional football player who plays as a winger for Melbourne Victory.[2]
![]() Velupillay in 2023 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Nishan Velupillay | ||
Date of birth | 7 May 2001 | ||
Place of birth | Melbourne, Australia | ||
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Melbourne Victory | ||
Number | 17 | ||
Youth career | |||
Endeavour United | |||
Glen Eira FC | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2022 | Melbourne Victory NPL | 17 | (6) |
2021– | Melbourne Victory | 81 | (8) |
International career‡ | |||
2023– | Australia U23 | 14 | (5) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 April 2024 |
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