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Melbourne Victory· 2025/2026 · A-League Men · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Nishan Velupillay

AttackerAustralia25yN/AFull profile →

Complete Forward

0.24G/90

0.06A/90

Based on 1,493 min · 2025/2026 · A-League Men · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Nishan Velupillay

Jakob Lemmer99% match
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Aymen Boutoutaou98% match
Sochaux · Ligue 1
Killian Corredor

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Nishan Velupillay:

Jakob Lemmer(99% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.32 goals/90).
Aymen Boutoutaou(98% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90).
Killian Corredor(97% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90).

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AttackerAustraliaA-League MenN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jakob Lemmer

Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga

Germany26yContract 2026

G/900.24

A/900.12

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99% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Nishan Velupillay?▼

The top alternatives to Nishan Velupillay based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jakob Lemmer, Aymen Boutoutaou, Killian Corredor, Fatih Kaya, Nicolas Jackson. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Nishan Velupillay in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Nishan Velupillay in 2026 include Jakob Lemmer (N/A), Aymen Boutoutaou (N/A), Killian Corredor (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Nishan Velupillay play and who plays similarly?▼

Nishan Velupillay plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jakob Lemmer (Germany, N/A); Aymen Boutoutaou (Algeria, N/A); Killian Corredor (France, N/A); Fatih Kaya (Germany, N/A).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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