Much more to come from striker - and Isidor backs team-mates

By the Editorial Team · Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Striker Wilson Isidor, after gaining international acclaim with a standout goal for Haiti in the World Cup and scoring six goals in his debut Premier League season, is preparing for a new campaign with Sunderland. His progress is significant as Sunderland aims to build on qualifying for the Europa League and make a strong impact both domestically and in Europe.

Striker Wilson Isidor is aiming to build on a standout summer representing Haiti at the World Cup and a solid debut season in the Premier League. The 25-year-old forward gained international recognition after scoring a remarkable goal against Morocco during the tournament, which was nominated for Goal of the Tournament. Haiti, making an impression on football’s global stage, saw Isidor emerge as a key figure in their campaign.

"The World Cup was amazing. It’s the biggest thing in world football and the USA was a great place for it to be," Isidor said reflecting on the experience. He described frequently revisiting his goal against Morocco and noted the significance it held for Haitian supporters. “Haitian people were waiting for some emotion from the tournament, and we gave our all for them,” he added, emphasizing the pride he felt bringing joy to his country through football.

In addition to representing Haiti, Isidor is also committed to his club, Sunderland. He expressed enthusiasm about pre-season preparations overseas as part of Regis Le Bris’ squad, currently training in Nashville. For many team members, this marks their first visit to the United States. “We are enjoying Nashville – for a lot of the team it is their first time in the US and I’m sure we’re going to have a great time here,” he said.

Isidor described his debut Premier League season as a positive one, having scored six goals and contributing to Sunderland’s qualification for the Europa League, a milestone achievement for the club. “The first year in the Premier League was OK for me personally with six goals, and to qualify for the Europa League was amazing,” he said. He now aims to improve on that tally in the upcoming campaign, calling the Premier League the “biggest and best league in the world” and expressing confidence in his team’s quality to achieve further success.

With the new season approaching, Isidor and Sunderland are preparing to make a strong impact both domestically and in European competition, building on the momentum of the past year.

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