Nelson Abbey — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · Rio Ave · POR-Primeira Liga · age 23 · €1.6m
Nelson Abbey is a durable, possession-focused centre-back who excels in winning the ball in the attacking third, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him among the bottom 5% of his positional peers, his reliability on the pitch is a notable asset, having missed only five games in three seasons. While his long ball accuracy and shooting metrics may not stand out, his defensive contributions highlight his potential as a solid, hard-working defender.
Strengths
- Possession won in att. third /90
Weaknesses
- Accurate long balls /90
- Shots /90
- Sofascore rating
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FAQ
- Who is most similar to Nelson Abbey?
- The players most statistically similar to Nelson Abbey (centre back) are Mario Climent, Lucas Mincarelli, Hodei Arrillaga, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Nelson Abbey play?
- Nelson Abbey plays as a centre back for Rio Ave in the POR-Primeira Liga.
- What is Nelson Abbey's market value?
- Nelson Abbey's market value is €1.6m.
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