Lee Cattermole

• Full name: Lee Barry Cattermole
• Date of birth: 21 March 1988
• Place of birth: Stockton-on-Tees, England
• Nationality: English
• Position: Defensive midfielder / Central midfielder

Club career (highlights)

• Middlesbrough (Youth – 2006; Senior 2006–2009): Broke into the first team at Middlesbrough, making his senior debut as a teenager and establishing himself as a combative central midfielder.
• Wigan Athletic (loan 2008–2009): Short loan spell.
• Sunderland (2009–2019): Transferred to Sunderland in January 2009. Spent the majority of his professional career at Sunderland, becoming a key defensive midfielder and club captain for periods. Known for tough tackling, high work-rate and leadership on the pitch. Made over 250 appearances for the club in all competitions.
• Vålerenga (2019–2020): Brief stint in Norway after leaving Sunderland.

International career

• Represented England at youth levels, including U16, U17, U19 and U21s. Captained England U21s on occasion.

Style of play

• Primarily a defensive midfielder known for tackling, ball-winning, physicality and leadership. Also capable of distributing from deep and providing protection for the defence.

Notable facts

• Long-serving figure at Sunderland through Premier League and Championship campaigns, often recognised by fans for commitment and passion.
• Had a reputation for aggressive play and received multiple bookings and occasional suspensions during his career.

Career totals (approx.)

• Club appearances: 350+ (all clubs, all competitions)
• Goals: around 10–15 (all competitions)

Status: After his time at Vålerenga his professional playing career wound down; his last notable top-level spells ended around 2020. Records after that period are limited.