Lee Cattermole

Lee Cattermole is a midfielder of Sunderland. He was born on 21 March 1988 in Stockton-on-Tees, England.

In 1998 Lee joined the academy of Middlesbrough, where he spent his entire youth career. During seven years, Cattermole managed to develop into a skilled and solid defensive midfielder. That was the position he was trained for during his spell at the youth system, because Lee fitted it perfectly.

In 2005 the footballer accepted the offer of the club and penned a senior contract. After becoming a professional player, Cattermole got an opportunity to raise his level of performance. The footballer was not afraid of responsibilities and wished to reach new tops. He made 69 appearances and found the net three times during three years in Middlesbrough.

Lee’s performance drew the attention of several English clubs. Wigan’s interest did not become weaker even when top-flight teams tried to beat off the competition of ‘Latics’. However, only Wigan managed to offer Cattermole a place in the starting line-up. The footballer finalized a move to the new club in the summer 2008 and fired one goal in 33 fixtures during the 2008/2009 season, being a player of the starting XI.

In the summer 2009, Lee ended his Wigan spell with Sunderland move, where he continues to perform up till now. The Englishman made over 70 appearances for the club till the 2012/2012 season and helped his club to get the promotion to the Premier League.

From 2003, Cattermole made his international début with the England national U-16 squad. From 2004 till 2010, Lee was capped 22 times and contributed three goals for the England national U-17, U-18, U-19 and U-21 teams.