Courtesy of WyScout, we’ve accessed some revealing - and perhaps surprising - data that shows which players have been Sunderland’s shining lights.
Looking at a number of key areas - from passing accuracy to the number of successful dribbles - we drill down into the data to see who the data suggests have been the Black Cats’ key men. Scroll down to find out:
5. TOUCHES IN BOX
A livewire since his return from injury, Lynden Gooch has seen the ball in the box more times than any other Sunderland player - 90 times, in total. Photo: FRANK REID 2020
6. MOST FOULED
No surprises here - no Sunderland player has been fouled more than Luke O’Nien. He’s been on the receiving end of 69 fouls this term. Photo: FRANK REID 2020
7. MOST INTERCEPTIONS
So who has excelled at winning the ball back? Jordan Willis has more interceptions than any other Sunderland player, having won back possession on 193 occasions. Photo: Frank Reid
8. AERIAL DUELS
Wyke is the best in the air, and he’s won 310 aerial duels during the current season. Photo: FRANK REID 2020