Squad
Lee Cattermole2009current
Danny Graham2013current
Duncan Watmore2013current
Billy Jones2014current
Liam Bridcutt2014current
Patrick van Aanholt2014current
Adam Matthews2015current
DeAndre Yedlin2015current
Jeremain Lens2015current
Santiago Vergini2015current
Lamine Koné2016current
Steve Harper2016current
Amad Diallo2022current
Timothée Pembélé2023current
Brian Brobbey2025current
Granit Xhaka2025current
Nordi Mukiele2025current
Robin Roefs2025current
Simon Adingra2025current
Kevin Danso2026current
Thomas Meunier2026current
Demi Stokescurrent
Joel Asorocurrent
Jonny Williamscurrent
Josh Majacurrent
Paddy McNaircurrent
Reece Jamescurrent
Salis Abdul Samedcurrent
Tom Watsoncurrent- Charlie Buchan1911–1925
- Willie Watson1946–1954
- Ivor Broadis1949–1951
- Billy Bingham1950–1958
Trevor Ford1950–1953- Stan Anderson1952–1963
Don Revie1956–1958
Brian Clough1961–1964
Colin Todd1966–1971
Ian Porterfield1967–1977
Sam Allardyce1980–1981
Ally McCoist1981–1983
Jimmy Nicholl1982–1982- Jimmy Nicholl1982–1983
- George Burley1985–1988
Alan Kennedy1986–1987
Don Goodman1991–1994
Terry Butcher1992–1993
Niall Quinn1996–2002
Shay Given1996–1996
Chris Waddle1997–1997
Chris Woods1997–1997- Jan Eriksson1997–1998
- Jan Eriksson1997–1997
Kevin Phillips1997–2003
Gavin McCann1998–2003
George McCartney1998–2006
Thomas Sørensen1998–2003
Kevin Kilbane1999–2003
Stefan Schwarz1999–2003
Steve Bould1999–2000
Thomas Helmer1999–2000- Emerson Thome2000–2003
Julio Arca2000–2006
Jürgen Macho2000–2003- Stanislav Varga2000–2003
Bernt Haas2001–2003
Claudio Reyna2001–2003
David Bellion2001–2003
Jason McAteer2001–2004
Joachim Björklund2002–2004
Mart Poom2002–2003
Patrick Mboma2002–2002
Phil Babb2002–2004
Thomas Myhre2002–2005
Tore André Flo2002–2003- Gary Breen2003–2006
- Mart Poom2003–2006
Stewart Downing2003–2003
Talal El Karkouri2003–2003
Ben Alnwick2004–2007
Dean Whitehead2004–2009
Liam Lawrence2004–2007
Steven Caldwell2004–2007
Anthony Le Tallec2005–2006- Brian Deane2005–2005
Daryl Murphy2005–2010
Justin Hoyte2005–2006- Kelvin Davis2005–2006
Stuart Holden2005–2005- David Connolly2006–2009
Dwight Yorke2006–2009
Kenny Cunningham2006–2007
Liam Miller2006–2009
Márton Fülöp2006–2007
Rory Delap2006–2007- Stanislav Varga2006–2008
Tobias Hysén2006–2007
Andy Cole2007–2008
Anthony Stokes2007–2009
Carlos Edwards2007–2009
Craig Gordon2007–2012
Danny Higginbotham2007–2008
Danny Simpson2007–2007
Dickson Etuhu2007–2008
Ian Harte2007–2008
Jonny Evans2007–2007
Kenwyne Jones2007–2010
Kieran Richardson2007–2012
Michael Chopra2007–2009- Márton Fülöp2007–2010
Paul McShane2007–2009
Quinton Fortune2007–2008
Stern John2007–2007
Andy Reid2008–2011
Anton Ferdinand2008–2011
David Healy2008–2011
David Meyler2008–2013
Djibril Cissé2008–2009
El Hadji Diouf2008–2009- George McCartney2008–2012
Jack Colback2008–2014- Jonny Evans2008–2008
Jordan Henderson2008–2011
Jordan Nobbs2008–2011
Pascal Chimbonda2008–2009
Phil Bardsley2008–2014- Rade Prica2008–2009
Steed Malbranque2008–2011
Teemu Tainio2008–2010
Boudewijn Zenden2009–2011
Conor Hourihane2009–2010
Darren Bent2009–2011
Fraizer Campbell2009–2013
John Mensah2009–2011
Lorik Cana2009–2010
Michael Turner2009–2012
Paulo da Silva2009–2011
Tal Ben Haim2009–2009
Ahmed Elmohamady2010–2011
Alan Hutton2010–2010
Asamoah Gyan2010–2012
Benjani Mwaruwari2010–2010
Cristian Riveros2010–2012
Danny Welbeck2010–2011
Marcos Angeleri2010–2012
Nedum Onuoha2010–2011
Simon Mignolet2010–2013
Titus Bramble2010–2013- Ahmed Elmohamady2011–2013
Connor Wickham2011–2015
Craig Gardner2011–2014
David Vaughan2011–2014
James McClean2011–2013
Ji Dong-won2011–2014
John Egan2011–2014
John O'Shea2011–2018
Jordan Pickford2011–2017
Keiren Westwood2011–2014
Nicklas Bendtner2011–2012
Sebastian Larsson2011–2017
Stéphane Sessègnon2011–2013
Sulley Muntari2011–2011
Wes Brown2011–2016
Adam Johnson2012–2016
Carlos Cuéllar2012–2014
Danny Rose2012–2013
James McFadden2012–2013
Louis Saha2012–2013
Sotiris Kyrgiakos2012–2013
Steven Fletcher2012–2016
Wayne Bridge2012–2012
Alfred N'Diaye2013–2014
Andrea Dossena2013–2014
Charalampos Mavrias2013–2016
David Moberg Karlsson2013–2014
Emanuele Giaccherini2013–2015
Fabio Borini2013–2014
Jozy Altidore2013–2015
Ki Sung-yueng2013–2014- Modibo Diakité2013–2014
Ondřej Čelůstka2013–2014
Vito Mannone2013–2017
Anthony Réveillère2014–2015
Costel Pantilimon2014–2016
Ignacio Scocco2014–2014
Jack Rodwell2014–2018
Jordi Gómez2014–2016
Marcos Alonso Mendoza2014–2014
Oscar Ustari2014–2014
Ricky Álvarez2014–2015- Santiago Vergini2014–2015
Sebastián Coates2014–2015- Fabio Borini2015–2018
Jermain Defoe2015–2017
Ola Toivonen2015–2016- Sebastián Coates2015–2017
Yann M'Vila2015–2016
Younes Kaboul2015–2016
Adnan Januzaj2016–2017
Dame N'Doye2016–2016
Didier Ibrahim Ndong2016–2018
Emmanuel Eboué2016–2016
Jan Kirchhoff2016–2017
Jason Denayer2016–2017
Javier Manquillo2016–2017
Steven Pienaar2016–2017
Victor Anichebe2016–2017
Wahbi Khazri2016–2018
Aiden McGeady2017–2022
Bryan Oviedo2017–2019- Callum McManaman2017–2018
Darron Gibson2017–2018
Jason Steele2017–2018
Joleon Lescott2017–2017
Glenn Loovens2018–2019
Jake Clarke-Salter2018–2018
Jon McLaughlin2018–2020
Ovie Ejaria2018–2018
Antoine Semenyo2020–2020- Jermain Defoe2022–2022
Jewison Bennette2022–2024
Adil Aouchiche2023–2025
Johan Bellingham2023–2025- Callum Styles2024–2024
Lutsharel Geertruida2025–2026
Marc Guiu Paz2025–2025
Sunderland A.F.C. is a professional football club based in Sunderland, England, known for its rich history in English football.
The club has competed in the Premier League, the top tier of the English football league system.
Sunderland was founded in 1879 and initially named Sunderland and District Teachers A.F.C. before becoming Sunderland A.F.C. in 1880.
Biography
Formation
Sunderland Association Football Club, commonly known as Sunderland A.F.C., was founded in October 1879 as Sunderland and District Teachers A.F.C. by schoolmaster James Allan. However, it is widely accepted that the club was officially established a year later, on September 25, 1880, when it was renamed Sunderland A.F.C. and opened its doors to players beyond just school teachers. The club quickly made its mark in English football by joining The Football League for the 1890–91 season.
Early Success
Under the management of Tom Watson, who became the club's first manager in 1888, Sunderland earned the nickname "Team of All Talents" after a stunning 7–2 victory against Aston Villa. They won their first league championship in the 1891–92 season, just a year after joining the league, and successfully defended their title the following season. Notably, Sunderland became the first team to score 100 goals in a single season during this period, a record that stood until the 1919-20 season.
Honours and Legacy
Sunderland A.F.C. has a rich history of achievements, including six First Division championships, with their most recent title coming in the 1935-36 season. The club has also enjoyed success in cup competitions, winning the FA Cup twice, in 1936-37 and 1972-73. Their legacy is further highlighted by their recognition as the BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year in 1973, showcasing their impact on English football and their enduring fan base.
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Career & Clubs
Early years and the "Team of All Talents" (1879–1908)
The club was founded as Sunderland and District Teachers A.F.C. by schoolmaster James Allan in what has commonly been believed to be October 1879. However, evidence suggests that the club was not formally created until a year later, on 25 September 1880. It was renamed as Sunderland A.F.C. and became open to more than just school teachers in October 1880.
Sunderland joined The Football League for the 1890–91 season. Tom Watson became Sunderland's first manager when he was appointed in 1888. During the late 19th century, they were declared the "Team of All Talents" by William McGregor, the founder of the league, after a 7–2 win against Aston Villa. Sunderland won the league championship in the 1891–92 season, one season after joining The Football League, and this performance led The Times to describe the players as "a wonderfully fine team". Sunderland successfully defended the title the following season, aided by their Scottish centre forward John Campbell, who broke the 30-goal mark for the second time in consecutive seasons. In the process, they became the first team to score 100 goals in a season, a feat not matched until 1919–20. Sunderland came close to winning a third successive league championship in the 1893–94 season, finishing second behind Aston Villa. However, they regained the title in the 1894–95 season, with Campbell becoming league top scorer for the third time. Sunderland then beat Scottish…
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Legacy
The following are the honours Sunderland have achieved since their foundation in 1879. League
First Division (level 1) Champions: 1891–92, 1892–93, 1894–95, 1901–02, 1912–13, 1935–36 Runners-up: 1893–94, 1897–98, 1900–01, 1922–23, 1934–35 Second Division / First Division / Championship (level 2) Champions: 1975–76, 1995–96, 1998–99, 2004–05, 2006–07 Promoted: 1963–64, 1979–80 Play-off winners: 1990, 2025 Third Division / League One (level 3) Champions: 1987–88 Play-off winners: 2022 Cup
FA Cup Winners: 1936–37, 1972–73 Runners-up: 1912–13, 1991–92 Football League Cup Runners-up: 1984–85, 2013–14 FA Charity Shield Winners: 1936 Runners-up: 1937 EFL Trophy Winners: 2020–21 Runners-up: 2018–19 Sheriff of London Charity Shield Winners: 1903 Football World Championship Winners: 1892, 1893, 1895 Awards
BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year Award 1973
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Sunderland Association Football Club is a professional football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the top tier of the English football league system.
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