(Credit: Imago)
(Credit: Imago)
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Robin Roefs topples Gianluigi Donnarumma as stunning stats prove that Sunderland have struck gold

Jack Dawson
Jack Dawson

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Robin Roefs has been incredible for Sunderland since he made the move to the Stadium of Light in the summer.

The goalkeeper has put in numerous outstanding displays, which have contributed to their rise up the Premier League table.

Even in Sunderland’s recent defeat to Manchester United, Roefs still put in a brilliant performance and should not have been on the losing side.

Now, stats have revealed just how good Roefs has been for Sunderland this season.

Regis Le Bris forces a smile in the Sunderland dugout
Regis Le Bris signed Roefs in the summer (Credit: Imago)

Robin Roefs third in the Premier League for goals prevented 

While Roefs may have only played six times for Sunderland, he is already looking like a bargain.

Signing for around £9million, the keeper could easily be the Black Cats’ signing of the season, and the stats prove why.

According to Fotmob on 8 October, Roefs has prevented the third-most goals in the Premier League this season, sat at 2.7.

  • Reofs signed for Sunderland from NEC in the summer
  • The goalkeeper has quickly established himself as Le Bris' number one choice at the Stadium of Light
  • Roefs has been excellent when he has played for Sunderland

Only Dean Henderson and Guglielmo Vicario have higher at 2.8.

On top of this, the Sunderland goalkeeper also has an excellent save percentage at 80 per cent.

Again, this is the third highest in the division, toppling the likes of Gianluigi Donnarumma, who has a 75 per cent save rate.

Robin Roefs playing for Sunderland
Roefs has been excellent for Sunderland (Credit: Imago)

Therefore, Sunderland's signing of Roefs has been a bargain so far, with it being clear that the Black Cats have struck gold.

Roefs’ Sunderland stats in full

On top of these stats, Roefs has impressed in plenty of other areas.

The goalkeeper also has a high save per game ratio, which has resulted in three clean sheets to date.

Roefs has also proved himself to be a capable kicker, making six accurate long balls a game.

Robin Roefs for Sunderland this season
Appearances
Clean sheets 3
Goals prevented 2.7
Save percentage 80%
Saves per game 3.43
Accurate long balls per game 6
Roefs has been outstanding for Sunderland

Hopefully, the goalkeeper can keep up these types of performances after the international break.

If so, Sunderland’s survival will be guaranteed in no time.

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