From foreign imports to Premier League record-breakers, who are the players that everyone seems to forget played for the Black Cats?
We take a look at those who you’ve probably forgotten.
Scroll down to see some of the most forgettable Sunderland signings of recent years:
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Scroll down to see some of the most forgettable Sunderland signings of recent years:
5. Tal Ben Haim
A deadline day signing in the winter window of 2009, Israeli international Ben-Haim made just five appearances for Sunderland during a half-season loan spell. He subsequently returned to Manchester City. Photo: IAN KINGTON
Power is now chairman of League Two side Swindon Town, but during his playing career he spent a brief spell at Sunderland - making three appearances in the 1993/94 campaign having expressed a desire to leave Norwich City. Photo: Phil Cole
A Moroccan international defender, El Karkouri shot to fame in England after a fairly successful spell with Charlton Athletic. But prior to his move to the Valley, he spent a fairly forgettable time on loan at Sunderland - making eight appearances in 2003. Photo: Gary M. Prior
While brother Marco is a cult hero on Wearside, the other Gabbiadini sibling is often forgotten. The striker joined Sunderland from York City in 1988, but made just one appearance during his one-year stint at Roker Park. Photo: Mark Thompson