Spanish players who played at the Sunderland AFC

Last update 3 February, 2025 by Alberto Llopis

Throughout the history of the Sunderland AFC, There have been few Spanish players who have dressed the shirt of the “Black Cats”. One of the most notable names is that of Carlos Cuéllar, Central Defense born in Madrid, who militated in the English club between 2012 y 2014. Cuéllar contributed his experience and defensive solidity to the team during his stay at the Stadium of Light.

Another Spanish player who went through the ranks of the Sunderland is Marcos Alonso Mendoza. The left side, formed in the Real Madrid quarry, He arrived at the club as a transfer in 2014. Although his step was brief, Alonso left a positive impression before continuing his career in other European teams.

More recently, in july 2023, The young striker Eliere Mayama Discouo, born in Zaragoza in 2005, signed for the Sunderland AFC from FC Sochaux. Peaks, who debuted with the Spanish Sub-17 team in 2022, He is considered a promise of Spanish football and seeks to consolidate in English football.

All Spanish players who have played at the Sunderland AFC until today

Throughout the history of the Sunderland AFC, These are the players born in Spain who have dressed the shirt of one of England's most historical clubs.

1. Esteban López (1999-2000): Defender who arrived at the Sunderland in 1999 from Albacete Balompié. During your stay at the English Club, He failed to consolidate in the first team and subsequently continued his career at Real Murcia CF.
2. Arnau Riera (2006-2007): Front formed in FC Barcelona Athletic, joined the Sunderland in 2006. However, His passage through the club was brief, Participating in just two meetings before being assigned to Falkirk FC.
3. Carlos Cuéllar (2012-2014): Central defender who arrived at the Sunderland in 2012 After passing through Aston Villa. During his time at the club, disputed 33 games and scored a goal, contributing defensive solidity to the team.
4. Marcos Alonso (2014): Left side that arrived on loan to the Sunderland in January 2014 From the Fiorentina. During his assignment, participated in 20 meetings, demonstrating its quality and versatility in defense. Belonging to a long excision of parents and children soccer players, And even grandfather.
5. Jordi Gómez (2014-2016): Offensive midfielder who joined the Sunderland in 2014 Procedeant.. In his stage with the “Black Cats”, disputed 39 matches and scored 6 goals, standing out for their vision of play and ability to generate offensive opportunities.
6. Javier Manquillo (2016-2017): Right side formed at Atlético de Madrid, He arrived at the Sunderland as a loan in 2016. During your stay, participated in 22 games and scored a goal, contributing defensive solidity and offensive projection by the right wing.

7. Eliezezer (2023-2024): Center front born in Zaragoza in 2005, signed for the Sunderland in 2023 procedure del FC Sochaux-Montbéliard. After a assignment to Hibernian FC, He returned to Sunderland, where he has played 18 parties, scoring 3 goals and providing 5 assists. His versatility allows him to perform in various offensive positions, And it has been highlighted as one of the great promises of the club and the Championship