Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson has won the North East Football Writers’ Association Young Player of the Year award.
The 22-year-old had an incredible 2022, starting it at National League Notts County yet returning to Sunderland due to a goalkeeping injury crisis to play a key role in the club’s promotion to the Championship.
He has continued that form and progress this season, signing a new long-term deal in the summer and establishing himself firmly as the Black Cats’ number one.
He is the only player to have played every minute of every Championship game for Sunderland this season, and his consistency has been impressive for such a young player.
The 22-year-old had an incredible 2022, starting it at National League Notts County yet returning to Sunderland due to a goalkeeping injury crisis to play a key role in the club’s promotion to the Championship.
He has continued that form and progress this season, signing a new long-term deal in the summer and establishing himself firmly as the Black Cats’ number one.
He is the only player to have played every minute of every Championship game for Sunderland this season, and his consistency has been impressive for such a young player.
