How many of these Sunderland academy graduates can you remember?How many of these Sunderland academy graduates can you remember?
How many of these Sunderland academy graduates can you remember?

The 17 highly-rated Sunderland academy graduates now playing outside the Premier League

Sunderland’s academy has long been renowned for producing some talented players - with Jordan Pickford and Jordan Henderson the most notable recent examples.

But a glance outside the Premier League shows a host of players who spent their formative years at the Academy of Light - showing how the Black Cats’ impact stretches throughout the footballing pyramid.

We cast an eye over 17 highly-rated players who progressed through the Sunderland youth system and now play elsewhere. How many can you remember?