Nelson Ighodaro Abbey (born 28 August 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Rio Ave.
Abbey made his debut for Reading on 15 September 2020 as a substitute in a 1âÂÂ0 EFL Cup defeat to Luton Town. Abbey signed his first professional contract with Reading on 15 December 2020, until the summer of 2022.
On 24 January 2024, Abbey left Reading to sign for Super League Greece club Olympiacos for an undisclosed fee.
On 23 August 2024, Abbey joined club Swansea City on a season-long loan.
Abbey made his debut for the club in a 1-0 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Cup second round on 28 August 2024. On 3 January 2025, Abbey was recalled from his loan spell by Olympiacos, having made one appearance for Swansea City.
On 7 January 2025, Abbey joined Primeira Liga club Rio Ave on loan for the remainder of the season.
Abbey was born in England, but is also of Nigerian and Dutch descent. He was called up to the England under-17 squad in February 2020. He has made three appearances for England at under-17 level.
On 6 October 2023, Abbey was called up to the England U20 team for the first time as a replacement for Reuell Walters.