How confidence has turned Norwich City winger into Championship’s main star
Borja Sainz is the best performer in the Championship this season, scoring 11 goals already. Watch Sheffield Wednesday vs Norwich City live on Sky Sports+ and the Sky Sports app on Tuesday night; kick-off 7.45pm.
With all the talent on display in the Championship this season, not many would have expected the Spanish winger from Norwich to have become the standout star of the second tier.
But Borja Sainz has been the sensation of 2024/25, at times carrying the Canaries, at others seemingly having a goal of the season competition all on his own.
He has notched 11 goals already in just 13 appearances – at least three more than any other player. The 23-year-old is averaging a goal every 104 minutes from a wide position.
Belief has been key, or so says Sainz himself.
“I think it’s all because I have more confidence,” tells Sky Sports. “The last year when I came in I got injured on my second day.
This year I was able to prepare in the summer to stay strong in the league, and I think the confidence I have is the most important thing for me.
The work I put in last year, I think can be seen this year.”
