10 Coolest Sunderland Players Of The Premier League Era

9. Fabio Borini

Although now seen as a traitor by a good portion of Sunderland, after his refusal to return to the Stadium of Light after winning hearts in the 2013/14 campaign, Borini has to make the list for one reason: his celebration. The Black Cats don't typically "do" signature goal celebrations; the Stadium of Light has never had a Shearer arm raise to call their own. The passionate Italian changed all that with his dagger-between-the-teeth gesture, inspiring copycats all over Wearside. Coolest Moment: Smashing home a penalty at St. James' Park, after brushing off the mind games of Tim Krul with a mocking laugh. He truly was the coolest man inside the stadium at that moment, and further endeared himself to Sunderland fans by goading the Leazes Stand geordies and earning himself a booking.