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·21 September 2026
Nordi Mukiele leads Sunderland’s early-season ratings

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·21 September 2026

According to Sunderland Echo, WhoScored’s updated averages for the opening month put Nordi Mukiele top for Sunderland on 7.12, ahead of Granit Xhaka on 7.03 and Dan Ballard on 6.94.
The first international break of the Premier League season arrives after a month of mixed emotions.
A late goal from former Black Cats winger Jack Clarke saw newly-promoted Ipswich Town win 2-1 on opening day. Sunderland hit back with a 1-0 home victory over Fulham, Wilson Isidor striking the only goal. A battling draw at Brentford followed, before defeats to Arsenal and Manchester City left Regis Le Bris’ side fourth.
Cup progress has provided highs, with a 1-0 win against Hull City sending them into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Their historic Europa League campaign began with a home success against AZ Alkmaar, secured by an Enzo Le Fee penalty at the Stadium of Light.
Brian Brobbey sits next on 6.91, with Enzo Le Fee at 6.87, Trai Hume 6.70 and Thomas Meunier 6.61.
Nilson Angulo is on 6.51, Noah Sadiki and Reinildo Mandava both 6.44, and Habib Diarra 6.37, with Wilson Isidor on 6.30.
Dayaan Methalie has 6.17, Robin Roefs 6.15 and Malick Fofana 6.14, while Romaine Mundle is on 6.00. Kevin Danso is at 5.99, Chris Rigg 5.95 and Chemsdine Talbi 5.77, with Luke O’Nien and Omar Alderete bottom on 5.39 and 5.23.
Source: Sunderland Echo
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