Sunderland (Sunderland AFC) is a prominent team in Dream League Soccer. Identified in the internal database with the ID 15 and the abbreviation SUN, this club currently features an active roster of 28 players. Tactically, the team takes to the pitch using a default 4-2-3-1 formation, establishing its core playstyle for every simulation.

In terms of overall performance, the club boasts a global rating of 75 points. Breaking down its lines on the field, the team presents a defensive solidity valued at 75, midfield control and distribution of 73, and an attacking capability reaching 72 points. These metrics are crucial for managers looking to climb the game's most competitive divisions.

On the pitch, leadership and hierarchy fall to Granit Xhaka, who wears the captain's armband. The responsibility for set-pieces is strategically distributed: Granit Xhaka takes charge of free kicks, while Enzo Le Fée is the official penalty taker. Corner kicks are executed by Enzo Le Fée from the left side and Granit Xhaka from the right corner.

The ultimate competitive tension for this squad is experienced in their direct clash against Newcastle. In this derby, Sunderland with its 75 rating faces off against the 78 points of its bitter rival, which typically sets up with a 4-1-2-3 tactical scheme to counter their attacks.