If you wanted to find Lee Cattermole during a Premier League match, just look for the referee holding up a yellow card! This man collected bookings like they were going out of fashion. Sunderland's midfield enforcer was the definition of 'living on the edge' — except he usually fell RIGHT over it.
Country: England Position: Defensive midfielder Career: 2004-2019 Clubs: Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Wigan Athletic, VVV-Venlo
The Rap Sheet
- Received more yellow cards and red cards than almost any player in Premier League history
- Got sent off 8 times in the Premier League — one of the worst records ever
- Once received a red card after just 4 minutes of a match against Everton
- His disciplinary record was so bad that managers had to factor in his suspensions when planning the season
- Was nicknamed 'The Terminator' at Sunderland — not because he was good, but because he destroyed everything
The Verdict
Cattermole never played for a top-six club and never won a trophy, but EVERYONE in the Premier League knew who he was. Why? Because he spent half his career getting booked and the other half being suspended. The ultimate red card machine!
Tomorrow: #23 — Stay tuned for the next villain!
