Cheaper alternatives to Nelson Abbey
CB/LBRio Ave · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNelson Abbey's profile ↗
Nelson Abbey is a centre-back/left-back for Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga, aged 23, with a market value of €2m. Players similar to Abbey include Hodei Arrillaga from Eibar and Fabio Ferraro from FCV Dender, both valued at €1m and with fit scores of 82/100. These players represent cheaper alternatives to Abbey, providing a similar role at a lower market value.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nelson Abbey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hodei Arrillagasimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 81 | 82 |
| 3 | Mario Climentsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Jonathan Gómezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 23 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 75 | 81 |
| 6 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 83 | 81 |
| 7 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 77 | 80 |
| 8 | Lucas Mincarellisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Djevencio van der Kustsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 25 | €400k | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | Sherel Constancio Floranussimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Luca Ittersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nelson Abbey
≈ 100% Nelson Abbey · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nelson Abbey · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nelson Abbey · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nelson Abbey?
Hodei Arrillaga (Eibar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 82/100 match to Nelson Abbey.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nelson Abbey?
Hodei Arrillaga offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nelson Abbey?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Nelson Abbey's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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