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.
Assist off bench
Rigg assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Everton.
ANALYSIS
Rigg appeared late into the match as a 77th-minute substitute and still had an impact, as he would find Enzo Le Fee in the 81st minute for an assist. After two games unused in a row for the midfielder, this is a good outcome, earning a goal and an assist in his past three appearances. That said, those account for both of his goal contributions this season, starting in 11 of his 17 appearances.
Rigg appeared late into the match as a 77th-minute substitute and still had an impact, as he would find Enzo Le Fee in the 81st minute for an assist. After two games unused in a row for the midfielder, this is a good outcome, earning a goal and an assist in his past three appearances. That said, those account for both of his goal contributions this season, starting in 11 of his 17 appearances.
Soccer Season Stats
Season Stats
Per 90
Per Game
Soccer Season Stats
Loading Per Game Stats...
2025 Soccer Game Log
Current Season
Previous Season
2025 Soccer Game Log
Loading Game Log...
Set Pieces / Depth Chart
Sunderland 2025 Set Piece Crosses and ShotsLoading Weekly Set Pieces...
#5 M
Sunderland
More Fantasy News
Scores in away defeat
Rigg scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-3 defeat to Aston Villa.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Solid attacking display
Rigg had three shots (one on goal), three crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Newcastle United.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Signs long-term contract
Rigg has signed a new long-term contract with Sunderland, according to his club.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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."
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
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.