Nishan Velupillay stats
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N. Velupillay
ForwardNishan Velupillay 2026 season stats
As a left midfielder, Nishan Velupillay has appeared in 2 World Cup matches this season, totalling 75 minutes at an average rating of 6.30. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other World Cup midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 5 | 207 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.96 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 69 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4.46 |
 World Cup | 2 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.30 |
| Total | 10 | 351 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6.08 |
Attacking stats
Nishan Velupillay has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 75 minutes. Nishan Velupillay has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Nishan Velupillay has completed 6 of 13 passes at 46% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 1st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Nishan Velupillay completes 0 dribbles and wins 3 duels .
Defending stats
Nishan Velupillay makes 2 tackles and 0 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 72nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Nishan Velupillay has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
World CupMainly left midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Australia squad
N. Irankunda20 yrs#19
E. Adams24 yrs#20
M. Younis21 yrs#21
Y. Dukuly23 yrs#91
T. Yengi25 yrs#99N. Velupillay25 yrs
P. Yazbek24 yrs#8
R. McGree27 yrs#8
A. O'Neill28 yrs#21
P. Okon-Engstler21 yrs#23
C. Metcalfe26 yrs#24
J. Irvine33 yrs#36
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 22 | 1,493 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 25 | 6.88 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 25 | 1,583 | 7 | 4 | 34 | 29 | 6.89 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 27 | 1,584 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 31 | 6.94 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 26 | 863 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 16 | 6.73 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 24 | 542 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 6.34 |
About Nishan Velupillay
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nishan Velupillay has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Nishan Velupillay has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nishan Velupillay has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 6 from 13 pass attempts, a 46% pass accuracy rate. Nishan Velupillay has won 3 of 8 total duels.
Discipline
Nishan Velupillay has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 0.
About Nishan Velupillay
Nishan Velupillay is a 25-year-old forward, representing Australia. Nishan Velupillay is right-footed. Born on 7 May 2001.
Most recent appearance
Nishan Velupillay's most recent match was at home against Brazil on April 7th for Australia. Australia lost 2-4. Nishan Velupillay played 2 minutes with a match rating of 0.