Sunderland midfielder Enzo Le Fee 28 applauds the fans during the Manchester United FC v Sunderland AFC English Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, United Kingdom on 4 October 2025
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Enzo Le Fee among three Sunderland players whose stock has soared this season

Harri Burton

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Regis Le Bris' Sunderland side have experienced a mixed start to the 2026-27 campaign at the Stadium of Light.

Last season, the Black Cats finished seventh in the Premier League table, stunning several of their rivals and securing Europa League football.

While some might assume that European football has hindered the squad this time around, games against Arsenal and Manchester City must be considered.

And their trip to the Etihad Stadium ended in an eight-goal thriller, with Brian Brobbey netting a hat-trick against the league leaders.

It is only a matter of time before everything starts to click on the pitch, especially with the talent at Le Bris' disposal this season.

Football Insider has delved into three different players who have taken the early games in their stride, and seeing their value go through the roof as a result.

Enzo Le Fee

Enzo Le Fee is a force to be reckoned with, notching two goals and one assist in his first six games of the campaign so far.

The 26-year-old was one of the Black Cats' best players last term. Sunderland managed to keep hold of him, and the club will thank their lucky stars for that.

Kevin Danso

Kevin Danso has been a surprise package at the Stadium of Light so far, having arrived on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur.

The deal includes an option to buy, and Le Bris might be inclined to trigger it for the player that has been keeping Omar Alderete out of the lineup.

Brian Brobbey

Easily the easiest selection on the list, Brobbey has emerged as a target for several suitors, or at least he had before his gutting injury.

It may not be as bad as first feared, but the Black Cats will be able to tell the difference between a side that includes him and one that doesn't.

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