Chris Rigg
18-Year-Old
Sunderland
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Rigg has been one of the most hyped prospects in the Championship across the past two seasons, and he had a true breakout in 2024/25, scoring four goals with an assist while playing 3,178 minutes at just 18 years old. He's a versatile option who can play in the attack or midfield, which should lead to minutes on the pitch in the Premier League. However, minimal production in the Championship doesn't often lead to more in the Premier League. The minutes could be there for Rigg, but if he starts in an attacking role and the production isn't there, that's usually not good for fantasy purposes.
Back fit with Sunderland
Rigg (undisclosed) made his return from injury in Sunday's pre-season friendly against Rayo Vallecano, confirming he is back fit for Sunderland.
ANALYSIS
Rigg was suffering from a knock and didn't feature in any pre-season friendlies before Sunday, when he made his return and played 67 minutes against Rayo Vallecano. This is good news for coach Regis Le Bris since he will be an option in the midfield, although he is expected to hold a bench role heading into the 2025/26 season.
Rigg was suffering from a knock and didn't feature in any pre-season friendlies before Sunday, when he made his return and played 67 minutes against Rayo Vallecano. This is good news for coach Regis Le Bris since he will be an option in the midfield, although he is expected to hold a bench role heading into the 2025/26 season.
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Continues to battle knock
Rigg has yet to play this preseason due to a knock and will be a close call for the first game of the season, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "For Patto and Riggy, it will take a bit longer. It will probably take more like ten days for them to be able to take part in full competition. By that stage, they should be back doing everything, so hopefully they will have a chance for the first game. It's possible."
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Becomes regular in promotion campaign
Rigg compiled four goals and one assist from 51 shots and 44 chances created in 37 starts (45 appearances this past season).
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Two rivals battling for him
Everton and Liverpool are expected to battle for the signature of Rigg, according to The I News.
ANALYSIS
Rigg has been one of Sunderland's best players in the 2024/25 season, and the playmaker is more than ready to make a move to a more competitive environment. Rigg has enough talent to play in the Premier League, but it's unclear which teams will battle for his signature. As of now, Everton and Liverpool are believed to be leading the chase for him.
Rigg has been one of Sunderland's best players in the 2024/25 season, and the playmaker is more than ready to make a move to a more competitive environment. Rigg has enough talent to play in the Premier League, but it's unclear which teams will battle for his signature. As of now, Everton and Liverpool are believed to be leading the chase for him.