
Forwards
Sadio Mane, Right-Wing
Key stat: 75 appearances, 25 goals and 14 assists
Surely one of Saints’ best ever signings after arriving as a relative unknown, but his potential was clear and he is now one of the best attackers in Europe.
Dusan Tadic is a close second here after also proving to be a great buy in his first seasons with the club.
Rickie Lambert, Striker
Key stat: 230 appearances, 115 goals and 64 assists
Goals, goals and more goals to fire Saints back to the big time and beyond, with a few England caps thrown in along the way.
Graziano Pelle became an important player too once Lambert was gone, but the Liverpudlian’s imprint on the club will last forever.
Adam Lallana, Left-Wing
Key stat: 261 appearances, 59 goals and 48 assists
Lallana is one of the best success stories from the Saints academy after working his way up to being the club’s captain before he left.
Jay Rodriguez is waiting in the wings for this position after becoming one of the most in form players in England back in the 2013/14 season.