Forget about Chris Rigg, this player is the only Sunderland Star having an incredible start this season with the ability to play multiple roles”- An EFL pundit has named UNBELIEVABLE Sunderland player with the best performer so far this season and it’s not Chris Rigg ..
One pundit has highlighted which Sunderland player has stood out during the first two months of the Championship season. Jobe Bellingham has been recognized as Sunderland’s top performer, delivering a match-winning display in their recent victory over Derby County.
The former Birmingham City talent has played a crucial role in aiding manager Regis Le Bris to achieve a highly positive start at the Stadium of Light. While his tally of one goal and one assist doesn’t fully capture his influence, Bellingham’s impact has been significant in his second season on Wearside. Le Bris has consistently selected him in the starting lineup for all eight Championship matches, demonstrating his high regard for the versatile midfielder.
Speaking last month, Le Bris noted, “He’s still young and capable of playing various roles, but I prefer him as an attacking midfielder. In that position, he can showcase his strength, running ability, pressing skills, and act as a link between defense and attack. He’s closely connected with our left triangle of Dennis (Cirkin) and Romaine (Mundle), so that could be his ideal role. Given his age, he has great potential for development, and we might see him surprise us with other qualities. For me, his best position is as an offensive midfielder on the left, but we’ll see how he evolves this season.”
After beginning the season with an assist in the opening match against Cardiff City, Bellingham has maintained a vibrant presence in Le Bris’s squad, continuing to excel in the recent win against Derby County. Following a near miss with an early header, he netted a stunning long-range goal that contributed to a 2-0 home victory, propelling Sunderland back to the top of the Championship table.
His performance led one pundit to declare Bellingham Sunderland’s best player over the initial months of the season, even as several of his teammates have also received recognition.
EFL pundit Ryan Dilks, from the Second Tier Podcast on X, stated, “Sunderland took the lead against Derby County with a spectacular goal from Jobe Bellingham—an absolute cracker. Throughout Sunderland’s impressive start, we’ve highlighted various players, but I believe Bellingham has been their standout performer this season. This goal is a perfect reflection of his brilliant start.”
