Chemsdine Talbi

Talbi arrived from Club Brugge as a teenager expected to need time, and instead adapted to the physicality of English defending almost immediately. He takes on full backs directly rather than waiting for an overlap, choosing his moment to attack rather than simply relying on pace. What separates him from most young wingers is composure in the moments that matter, since his biggest contributions have come against the sides Sunderland found hardest to break down.

The question is whether a player still learning the league can keep producing once opponents adjust and start denying him space. He has answered difficult opponents with his best performances so far, which is not something every winger his age can claim. Whether that pattern survives a full season of defenders built specifically to stop him remains the interesting part to watch.