Players like Nelson Abbey
CB/LBRio Ave · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNelson Abbey's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nelson Abbey are Mario Climent, Lucas Mincarelli, Hodei Arrillaga. Doppel rates Mario Climent (Cádiz) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Hodei Arrillaga scores 82/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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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. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nelson Abbey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Climentsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Lucas Mincarellisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Hodei Arrillagasimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Sherel Constancio Floranussimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Luca Ittersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Lukas Willensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 23 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Jonathan Gómezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 23 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Juan Lariossimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 22 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Joseph Kalulu Kyatengwasimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Lukas Ullrichsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €6.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Mardochee Nzitasimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €1.4m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nelson Abbey
≈ 100% Nelson Abbey · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nelson Abbey · medium reliability
≈ 100% Nelson Abbey · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nelson Abbey?
By Doppel's fit score, Mario Climent (Cádiz) is the closest profile to Nelson Abbey, with a 81/100 overall match. Lucas Mincarelli and Hodei Arrillaga are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nelson Abbey?
Yes. Hodei Arrillaga (Eibar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nelson Abbey?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nelson Abbey's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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