Nelson Abbey — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · Rio Ave · POR-Primeira Liga · age 23 · €1.6m
Nelson Abbey is a resilient ball-playing centre-back with the versatility to operate effectively as a left-back. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 5% of his positional peers, his ability to win possession in the attacking third showcases his potential impact on the game. With only five games missed over the last three seasons, he proves to be a durable and reliable option for his team. His long-range distribution and shot contributions may need refinement, but his defensive tenacity and work ethic are commendable.
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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