WG
Nishan Velupillay
WG · Winger / Attacking Mid · Dual-threat wide attacker
24y·🇦🇺Australia
Apps17
Min1,069
G3P59
A1P60
xG2.6P59
xA0.8P60
Rating6.75
Form
DWWLD
Medium samplePrime (24–28)
Attributes
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.3
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.2.64
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.32
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.17
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.1
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.0.82
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.19
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.74%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.46
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.14
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.20
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.57
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.15
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.6
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.39.7%
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Winger / Attacking Mid · Dual-threat wide attacker
A dual-threat wide attacker who both creates and scores at a high rate. Defensive contributions are below average, requiring cover from the fullback.
strong shots on targetstrong shotsstrong key passeslimited blocks
A well-rounded wide attacker who contributes across different phases of play.
Role Suitability