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 July 2026.
About Nelson Abbey
Nelson Abbey is a durable, ball-winning centre-back with a knack for disrupting opposition play in the attacking third, showcasing his ability to snuff out danger. With a Sofascore rating that places him among the bottom tier of his positional peers, he still stands out for his tenacity and reliability, having missed only five games in three seasons. While his distribution could use refinement, his capacity to win possession makes him a valuable asset in defensive setups.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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