Sunderland have 39 players in their 2026/27 squad: 3 goalkeepers, 13 defenders, 12 midfielders, 11 forwards. The average age is 23.0.
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | S. Moore | 35 |
| 22 | R. Roefs | 22 |
| 31 | M. Ellborg | 22 |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | K. Danso | 27 |
| 5 | D. Ballard | 26 |
| 6 | D. Methalie | 19 |
| 12 | T. Meunier | 34 |
| 13 | L. O'Nien | 31 |
| 15 | O. Alderete | 29 |
| 17 | Reinildo | 32 |
| 20 | N. Mukiele | 28 |
| 32 | T. Hume | 23 |
| 42 | A. Alese | 24 |
| 48 | Jenson Jones | 19 |
| 58 | B. Kindon | 18 |
| 59 | A. Lightfoot | – |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | J. Bi | 20 |
| 8 | A. Browne | 30 |
| 11 | C. Rigg | 18 |
| 19 | H. Diarra | 21 |
| 27 | N. Sadiki | 21 |
| 28 | E. Le Fée | 25 |
| 29 | Jules Ahoka | 20 |
| 34 | G. Xhaka | 33 |
| 38 | C. Dinsdale | 18 |
| 40 | J. Whittaker | 19 |
| 52 | Jenson Jones | 19 |
| 77 | T. Proctor | 17 |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | C. Talbi | 20 |
| 9 | J. Angulo | 18 |
| 9 | B. Brobbey | 23 |
| 10 | N. Angulo | 22 |
| 14 | R. Mundle | 22 |
| 18 | W. Isidor | 25 |
| 39 | M. Fofana | 20 |
| 47 | T. Ogunsuyi | 19 |
| 49 | F. Scott | 18 |
| 57 | T. Tuterov | 20 |
| 74 | F. Geragusian | 18 |
Sunderland manager
R. Le Bris (France, aged 50) is the Sunderland head coach since 2024.
Sunderland key players this season
Sunderland players among the Premier League scoring and assist leaders:
- B. Brobbey: 3 goals, 0 assists
When does Sunderland play next?
Sunderland’s next match is Sunderland vs Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- US: NBC, USA Network and Peacock (Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT)
- UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports (Sat, Oct 10, 3:00 PM)
- Canada: Fubo (Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT)
- Australia: Stan Sport and Channel 9 / 9Now (select matches) (Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 AM AEDT)
Sunderland stadium
Sunderland play at Stadium of Light in Sunderland (capacity 49,000).
Frequently asked questions
How many players are in the Sunderland squad?
Sunderland have 39 registered players: 3 goalkeepers, 13 defenders, 12 midfielders, 11 forwards.
Who is the Sunderland manager?
R. Le Bris is the Sunderland head coach.
Who is the youngest player at Sunderland?
T. Proctor, aged 17.
Who is the oldest player at Sunderland?
S. Moore, aged 35.
Updated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:23 PM ET