Chris Rigg named among Premier League players to watch this season | OneFootball

Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg has been named among standout youngsters to watch in the new Premier League season, alongside talents from Liverpool, Arsenal and Man City.

According to BBC Sport, the 19-year-old is closing in on 100 Sunderland first-team appearances and made 42 league outings in 2024-25, starting the Play-Off final win over Sheffield United at Wembley.

He then adapted to the top flight, recording 11 Premier League starts last season and seven appearances as a substitute.

Regis Le Bris’ side finished seventh in the Premier League, securing Europa League qualification and giving Rigg scope to impress at home and abroad in the months ahead.

Capable of operating as a defensive or attacking central midfielder and already an England Under-19 regular, Rigg will expect to play a vital role as Sunderland embark on their first major European campaign since the 1970s.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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