Sunderland AFC
Sunderland AFC's 10 World Cup players, from 8 nations, have combined for 9 goal contributions for their countries. Sunderland AFC rank 3rd for goals, and 8th for goal contributions. For all that, they rank 8th for cards. See Sunderland AFC's full World Cup rankings below.
Leading Sunderland AFC's World Cup contribution: B. Brobbey (Netherlands) with 3 goals; H. Diarra (Senegal) with 2 goals; G. Xhaka (Switzerland) with 1 goal.
Players
their stats for their national teams| Player | Nation | Pos | G | A | Min | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Brobbey | Netherlandsout | ATT | 3 | 0 | 225 | 0 | 0 |
| H. Diarra | Senegalout | ATT | 2 | 0 | 144 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Xhaka | Switzerland | MID | 1 | 0 | 360 | 1 | 0 |
| N. Angulo | Ecuadorout | ATT | 1 | 0 | 218 | 0 | 0 |
| W. Isidor | Haitiout | ATT | 1 | 0 | 187 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Talbi | Morocco | MID | 0 | 1 | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| O. Alderete | Paraguay | DEF | 0 | 0 | 264 | 0 | 0 |
| N. Sadiki | Congo DRout | MID | 0 | 0 | 257 | 2 | 0 |
| L. Geertruida | Netherlandsout | DEF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Roefs | Netherlandsout | GK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reunions & Rivalries
when Sunderland AFC players cross paths at the World CupA House Divided
Clubmates lined up on opposite national teams.
- C. TalbiMIDbench
- W. IsidorATT1G
- B. BrobbeyATT
- L. GeertruidaDEFbench
- R. RoefsGKbench
- C. TalbiMID1A
Where Sunderland AFC ranks
position among all clubs · nearest rivalsMost Goals
Goals scored by the club's players for their national teams.
- 3Sunderland AFC8
Most Assists
Assists by the club's players for their countries.
- 37Sunderland AFC1
Most Goal Contributions
Goals + assists combined — total attacking output.
- 8Sunderland AFC9
Clutch Kings (75'+ goals)
Goals scored in the 75th minute or later. Ice in the veins.
- 11Sunderland AFC1
Match-Winners
The decisive goal in a win — the one that put the team ahead for good.
- 2Sunderland AFC3
Most Shots
Total shots attempted by the players (where match stats are available).
- 17Sunderland AFC18
Playmakers
Key passes — passes that led directly to a shot. The creators.
- 10Sunderland AFC22
Best Dribblers
Successful dribbles completed by the players.
- 21Sunderland AFC13
Top Rated
Average player match rating across all appearances. Enough rated games required.
- 31Sunderland AFC6.97
Sharpshooters
Share of shots on target. Precision, not just volume. Enough shots required.
- 16Sunderland AFC55.6
Clinical
Goals as a share of shots taken. Cold-blooded finishing. Enough shots required.
- 1Sunderland AFC44.4
Wasteful
Shots needed per goal — higher means more profligate. All sizzle, no steak.
- 52Sunderland AFC2.2
Tiki-Taka
Total passes played by the club's players (where match stats are available).
- 29Sunderland AFC728
Offside Kings
Times caught offside. Living on the shoulder — and getting it wrong.
- 22Sunderland AFC3
Most Tackles
Total tackles made by the players (where match stats are available).
- 33Sunderland AFC22
Most Interceptions
Passes read and cut out. Anticipation merchants.
- 25Sunderland AFC13
Duels Won
Total duels (ground + aerial) won by the players.
- 15Sunderland AFC84
Shot Blockers
Shots blocked by the club's players. Throwing bodies in the way.
- 16Sunderland AFC6
Easily Beaten
Times the club's players were dribbled past. The easily-beaten XI.
- 48Sunderland AFC7
Card Collectors
Yellow + red cards picked up. Who's living dangerously?
- 8Sunderland AFC3
Bad Boys
Weighted card points: yellow = 1, red or second yellow = 3. Toggle for per-90.
- 9Sunderland AFC3
Fair Play
Card points per 90 — lowest is cleanest. Enough minutes required.
- 76Sunderland AFC0.16
Most Fouls
Total fouls committed by the players (where match stats are available).
- 19Sunderland AFC18
Foul Magnets
Fouls drawn — how often the players got chopped down.
- 8Sunderland AFC26
Big Mouths
Cards for dissent, arguing, or unsportsmanlike conduct. Watch the lip.
- 1Sunderland AFC1
Penalty Kings
Penalties scored from open play.
- 1Sunderland AFC1
Shootout Heroes
Penalties scored in a knockout shootout. Nerves of steel from 12 yards.
- 3Sunderland AFC1
Most Minutes
Total minutes played (regulation time; capped if a player's sent off).
- 18Sunderland AFC1,719
Most Players on the Pitch
Distinct players who actually appeared at the World Cup.
- 16Sunderland AFC8
Most International
Number of different national teams represented.
- 8Sunderland AFC8
Never Comes Off
Players who started and finished every match they featured in — never subbed off or sent off.
- 39Sunderland AFC1
Young Guns
Minutes played by under-21 players.
- 7Sunderland AFC465
Veterans' Minutes
Minutes played by veteran (30+) players.
- 39Sunderland AFC360
Captain Factory
Distinct national-team captains the club supplies. Which club breeds leaders?
- 15Sunderland AFC1