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 30 players. Tactically, the team takes to the pitch using a default 4-4-2 formation, establishing its core playstyle for every simulation.
In terms of overall performance, the club boasts a global rating of 68 points. Breaking down its lines on the field, the team presents a defensive solidity valued at 67, midfield control and distribution of 69, and an attacking capability reaching 64 points. These metrics are crucial for managers looking to climb the game's most competitive divisions.
On the pitch, leadership and hierarchy fall to Dan Neil, who wears the captain's armband. The responsibility for set-pieces is strategically distributed: Romaine Mundle takes charge of free kicks, while Wilson Isidor is the official penalty taker. Corner kicks are executed by Romaine Mundle from the left side and Patrick Roberts 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 68 rating faces off against the 79 points of its bitter rival, which typically sets up with a 4-1-2-3 tactical scheme to counter their attacks.