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Rio Ave· 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Nelson Abbey

DefenderEngland22yN/AFull profile →

Solid Defender

1.77Tkl/90

0.39KP/90

Based on 2,090 min · 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Nelson Abbey

Luan Patrick99% match
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Gilberto Dambi Batista99% match
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
José Fontán99% match
Arouca · Liga Portugal

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid Defender

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Nelson Abbey:

Luan Patrick(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), uses long balls frequently (8.7/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Gilberto Dambi Batista(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in possession (62 passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.9/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
José Fontán(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), heavily involved in possession (67 passes/90), central to possession (81 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.8/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Luan Patrick

Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal

Brazil24yContract 2028

Tkl/901.37

KP/900.13

Ball-Playing CBAerialSteady form

vs Abbey: 2y older

99% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Nelson Abbey?▼

The top alternatives to Nelson Abbey based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Luan Patrick, Gilberto Dambi Batista, José Fontán, Pablo Ramón, Moustapha Mbow. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Nelson Abbey in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Nelson Abbey in 2026 include Luan Patrick (N/A), Gilberto Dambi Batista (N/A), José Fontán (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Nelson Abbey play and who plays similarly?▼

Nelson Abbey plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Luan Patrick (Brazil, N/A); Gilberto Dambi Batista (Portugal, N/A); José Fontán (Spain, N/A); Pablo Ramón (Spain, N/A).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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