Nelson Abbey
England
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Nelson Abbey 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Nelson Abbey has appeared in 3 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 257 minutes at an average rating of 6.77. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 42 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Nelson Abbey has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Nelson Abbey has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 42nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 72 | 25.20 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 61 | 21.40 | 7 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 1.05 | 22 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.35 | 69 |
| Backward passes | 11 | 3.85 | 56 |
| Passes (final third) | 2 | 0.70 | 1 |
Nelson Abbey has completed 61 of 72 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 3rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.70 | 82 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 1.40 | 80 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 57 |
| Duels won | 19 | 6.65 | 95 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 1.05 | 32 |
| Touches | 143 | 50.10 | 3 |
| Possession lost | 24 | 8.40 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.05 | 88 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 1.40 | 93 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nelson Abbey completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 19 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (32nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 3.50 | 99 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.75 | 93 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.75 | 83 |
| Clearances | 11 | 3.85 | 42 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 4 | 1.40 | 7 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Nelson Abbey makes 10 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 26 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.05 | 59 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.35 | 86 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 67 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 2.45 | 88 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nelson Abbey has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly left back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nelson Abbey previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 26 | 2,090 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 41 | 6.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 8 | 635 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6.91 |
 Taça De Portugal | 2 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 22 | 1,897 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 6.68 |
 Super League | 4 | 301 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5.17 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.34 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.73 |
About Nelson Abbey
Liga Portugal 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Nelson Abbey has featured across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 257 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nelson Abbey has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nelson Abbey has registered 10 tackles (5 won), 5 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 61 from 72 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Nelson Abbey has won 19 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Nelson Abbey has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 4.
About Nelson Abbey
Nelson Abbey is a 23-year-old defender playing for Rio Ave in the Liga Portugal, representing England. Nelson Abbey is left-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 28 August 2003.
Most recent appearance
Nelson Abbey's most recent match was away at Estoril on January 9th. Rio Ave won 0-2. Nelson Abbey played 77 minutes, registering 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.28.
Recent matches
- September 16th0-4 lossvsSporting CP(0 mins)
- January 9th0-2 winatEstoril(77 mins, rating 7.28)
- February 21st0-2 lossvsPorto(90 mins, rating 6.43)
- September 18th1-0 lossatGil Vicente(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.59)
- September 16th1-1 drawatCasa Pia(0 mins)
Next fixture
Nelson Abbey and Rio Ave are next in action on October 22nd against Santa Clara in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Santa Clara vs Rio Ave match preview.
Teammates at Rio Ave
Nelson Abbey currently plays alongside Nelson Abbey, Diogo Bezerra, Jakub Brabec, Pedro Amaral, Julien Lomboto, Andreas Ntoi, Rafael Lobato, Dario Spikic, João Tomé, Kevin Chamorro, Malik Sellouki, Ennio Van Der Gouw, Gustavo Mancha, Tobías Medina, Georgios Liavas, Tamble Monteiro, R. Galčík, Sebastian Clemmensen, Francisco Petrasso, Amine Rehmi, Cezary Miszta, Marios Vrousai, Ryan, Brandon Aguilera, Jalen Blesa, Tamás Nikitscher, Diogo Nascimento and Antzelo Sina at Rio Ave.