Nelson Abbey
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Match-by-match stats
Nelson Abbey 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Nelson Abbey has appeared in 26 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 2,090 minutes at an average rating of 6.59. 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 | 31 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.04 | 39 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.10 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.00 | 14 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.13 | 43 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 32 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.40 | 45 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.30 | 44 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.09 | 56 |
Nelson Abbey has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 697 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 7th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nelson Abbey has 1 assist and 9 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 299 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1023 | 44.10 | 56 |
| Accurate passes | 865 | 37.20 | 57 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 19 | 0.82 | 7 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.22 | 53 |
| Backward passes | 178 | 7.67 | 82 |
| Passes (final third) | 134 | 5.77 | 60 |
Nelson Abbey has completed 865 of 1023 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 56th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.26 | 38 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 0.43 | 37 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 63 |
| Duels won | 75 | 3.23 | 11 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 0.78 | 16 |
| Touches | 1411 | 60.80 | 46 |
| Possession lost | 237 | 10.21 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.22 | 14 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.47 | 24 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.47 | 69 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 0.95 | 63 |
Nelson Abbey completes 6 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 75 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (16th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 41 | 1.77 | 57 |
| Tackles won | 30 | 1.29 | 74 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 1.03 | 48 |
| Clearances | 91 | 3.92 | 50 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 103 | 4.44 | 81 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.09 | 18 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 49 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Nelson Abbey makes 41 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 91 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 57th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.56 | 5 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.17 | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 3.25 | n/a | 23 |
| Foul involvements | 24 | 1.03 | 5 |
| 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 13 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly left center back (15 appearances), also at left back (9).
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 | 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Nelson Abbey has scored 1 assist across 26 appearances (24 starts), totalling 2090 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nelson Abbey has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nelson Abbey has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (60% success rate). Nelson Abbey has contributed 9 key passes and 19 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nelson Abbey has registered 41 tackles (30 won), 24 interceptions, and 91 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 865 from 1023 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Nelson Abbey has won 75 of 125 total duels.
Discipline
Nelson Abbey has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 11.
About Nelson Abbey
Nelson Abbey is a 22-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 Sporting CP on April 11th. Rio Ave lost 1-4. Nelson Abbey played 72 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.22.
Recent matches
- September 16th1-1 drawatCasa Pia(0 mins)
- April 11th1-4 lossvsSporting CP(72 mins, rating 6.22)
- May 27th0-0 drawvsGil Vicente(82 mins, rating 6.9)
- June 30th2-0 lossatVitória Guimarães(77 mins, rating 6.79)
- August 15th2-2 drawvsAVS(90 mins, rating 6.52)
Next fixture
Nelson Abbey and Rio Ave are next in action on June 28th against Gil Vicente in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave match preview.
Teammates at Rio Ave
Nelson Abbey currently plays alongside Brandon Aguilera, Tobías Medina, Julien Lomboto, Andreas Ntoi, Rafael Lobato, Antzelo Sina, Jakub Brabec, R. Galčík, Jalen Blesa, Nelson Abbey, Amine Rehmi, Georgios Okkas, Gustavo Mancha, Diogo Bezerra, Diogo Nascimento, Cezary Miszta, Georgios Liavas, Ennio Van Der Gouw, Tamble Monteiro, Dario Spikic, Ryan, Francisco Petrasso, Marios Vrousai, João Tomé, Kevin Chamorro and Tamás Nikitscher at Rio Ave.