Nishan Velupillay (born 7 May 2001) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Melbourne Victory.
Early life
Velupillay was born in Melbourne, Victoria, and is of Sri Lankan Tamil descent.
Club career
Early career
Velupillay began his career in the youth academy at Glen Eira FC, FTS (football technique school) .
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.