Wilson Isidor

Isidor is at his best with his back to goal, attracting multiple defenders at once before releasing a teammate into the space he has just created. He drops off the front line frequently, connecting midfield to attack rather than waiting isolated against a centre back. In one-on-one situations he backs himself to dribble rather than simply holding the ball up, using close control to escape areas that would trouble a more traditional target man.

Physically the Premier League tests him more than most leagues he has played in before, and his rate of winning duels reflects a division built around bigger, stronger defenders. He needs regular service and patient teammates willing to play through him rather than around him. Watch whether Sunderland build attacks with him as the focal point or ask him to share that role with a more direct partner.