Sunderland hit the jackpot on “outstanding” star who’s worth even more than Bellingham

Sunderland fans are ecstatic about their team’s strong start to the Championship season, with a perfect record in the second division after four games.

Regis Le Bris’ team has maintained their unbeaten streak with only one goal conceded and ten goals scored, keeping them at the top of the second-tier table.

Although Chris Rigg and Jobe Bellingham have received attention for their impressive start, Anthony Patterson, the team’s number one custodian, has also proven invaluable to the early Championship leaders.

Patterson’s season thus far.

Patterson, like Rigg, has been in Sunderland’s first team for what feels like a lifetime, despite the fact that the shot-stopper is only 24 years old.

This season has seen the homegrown Black Cats product shine, as he has done in previous senior campaigns, with three clean sheets in four games.

On the first day, he made four stops against Cardiff City to help Le Bris get off to a winning start in the difficult Sunderland dug-out. This resulted in a 2-0 victory.

Despite interest from Premier League clubs, including Gary O’Neil’s Wolverhampton Wanderers, Patterson plans to focus on his performance for his hometown club and win promotion to the top flight.

Patterson, who has been praised by football journalist Josh Bunting for his “outstanding” responses in goal, is the primary custodian for Le Bris’ team.

According to Football Transfers, he is worth more than Bellingham, highlighting his importance in Sunderland’s first squad. The 18-year-old aspires to reach new heights this season.

Patterson’s transfer value in 2024

Patterson’s transfer value has risen above Bellingham’s, despite the former Birmingham City prodigy assisting Jack Clarke’s final Sunderland goal away at Cardiff. According to Football Transfers, Patterson is currently valued at £11.2 million.

Bellingham is valued at £10 million, but Sunderland may receive more if he is sold in the future, similar to how Clarke gifted Ipswich Town up to £20 million when he left.

With an amazing seven goals and one assist in his debut season while adjusting to his new surroundings, he might command a high cost in this region.

Highest valued assets at Sunderland – 24/25
Player	Value
1. Anthony Patterson	£11.2m
2. Jobe Bellingham	£10m
3. Trai Hume	£8m
4. Dan Neil	£7m
5. Daniel Ballard	£6m
Sourced by Football Transfers

Looking at the table above, Patterson and Bellingham are the top two most valuable assets at the Stadium of Light right now, with Trai Hume and Dan Neil seeing their prices rise slightly.

Hume was initially valued at £168k when he moved from Northern Ireland to Wearside, but has since established himself as a regular first-team player.

Patterson was free of charge, climbing through the younger ranks to become the dependable number one shot-stopper.

Patterson now has 40 clean sheets in the Sunderland first-team, including three recent additions. He will aim to maintain these impressive performances as the team prepares for Championship fixtures after the international break.

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