Nelson Abbey alternatives
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, currently valued at €2m. Players similar to Abbey, such as Hodei Arrillaga from Eibar and Fabio Ferraro from FCV Dender, both hold a fit score of 82/100 and are valued at €1m, offering a budget alternative to Abbey. Other options include Mario Climent and Jonathan Gómez, both also valued at €1m with fit scores of 81/100.
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| # | 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↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 75 | 81 |
| 6 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €900k | 83 | 80 |
| 7 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 77 | 80 |
| 8 | Damian van der Haarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €400k | 78 | 80 |
| 9 | Lucas Mincarellisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Djevencio van der Kustsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 25 | €400k | 82 | 80 |
| 12 | Sherel Constancio Floranussimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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?
Damian van der Haar (PEC Zwolle) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 80/100 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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