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 October 2026.
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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. 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↗ | Albacete Balompié | 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 | Lukas Ullrichsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €6.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Mardochee Nzitasimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €1.4m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Antonino Gallosimilar↗ | Lecce | 26 | €3.2m | 84 | 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 closest look-alike to Nelson Abbey?
Statistically, Mario Climent (Cádiz) is the closest look-alike to Nelson Abbey — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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