Sunderland 
Premier League 
May 02
Premier LeagueDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
Last updated on May 29, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Daniel George Ballard
26 years old
Position
Defender
Height
187 cm
Weight
85 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
22 Sep 1999 - Northern Ireland
Birth City
Stevenage
Ranking
7th
— Premier League
Statistics of D. Ballard — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
29
Starts
24
Minutes played
2148
Goals
2
Average rating
Cards
4
Yellows
-
1
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
33
Interceptions
20
Fouls committed
29
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
1103 - 82%
Duels won %
59% (168/285)
📊 General
Appearances
33
Starts
27
Minutes played
2467
Goals
2
Average rating
6.73/10
Cards
5
Yellows
-
1
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
34
Interceptions
23
Fouls committed
33
Key passes
15
Passes - accuracy
1237 - 15%
Duels won %
58% (185/317)
Standings Premier League 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 71 | 27 | +44 | 85 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 78 | LDWWD |
| 3 |  Manchester United | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 69 | 50 | +19 | 71 | WWDWW |
| 4 |  Aston Villa | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 56 | 49 | +7 | 65 | WWDLL |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 63 | 53 | +10 | 60 | DLDLW |
| 6 |  Bournemouth | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 58 | 54 | +4 | 57 | DDWWD |
| 7 |  Sunderland | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 48 | -6 | 54 | WWDDL |
| 8 |  Brighton | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 53 | LLWLW |
| 9 |  Brentford | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 55 | 52 | +3 | 53 | DDLWL |
| 10 |  Chelsea | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 58 | 52 | +6 | 52 | LWDLL |
| 11 |  Fulham | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 47 | 51 | -4 | 52 | WDLLW |
| 12 |  Newcastle | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 53 | 55 | -2 | 49 | LWDWL |
| 13 |  Everton | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 49 | LLDDL |
| 14 |  Leeds | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 49 | 56 | -7 | 47 | LWDWD |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 45 | LDLDL |
| 16 |  Nottingham Forest | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 44 | DLDWW |
| 17 |  Tottenham | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 48 | 57 | -9 | 41 | WLDWW |
| 18 |  West Ham | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 46 | 65 | -19 | 39 | WLLLW |
| 19 |  Burnley | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 38 | 75 | -37 | 22 | DLDLL |
| 20 |  Wolves | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 27 | 68 | -41 | 20 | DDLDL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Sunderland
Career of D. Ballard since 2018
2025/2026
Sunderland
Sunderland33Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Sunderland
Sunderland23Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Sunderland
Sunderland44Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Sunderland
Sunderland22Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022
Millwall
Millwall33Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021
Blackpool
Blackpool30Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020
Swindon Town
Swindon Town3Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Sunderland
Sunderland29Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Sunderland
Sunderland23Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Sunderland
Sunderland43Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Sunderland
Sunderland19Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Millwall
Millwall31Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021Blackpool
Blackpool28Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020Swindon Town
Swindon Town1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2022
Arsenal
→
Sunderland
€ 2.3M
Arsenal
Sunderland
2021
Arsenal
→
Millwall
Loan
Arsenal
Millwall
2021
Blackpool
→
Arsenal
Blackpool
Arsenal
2020
Arsenal
→
Blackpool
Loan
Arsenal
Blackpool
HONOURS
Premier League 2
England
2023/2024
2nd Place
FA Cup
England
2019/2020
Winner
Premier League 2
England
2018/2019
2nd Place
Premier League 2
England
2017/2018
Winner
FA Youth Cup
England
2017/2018
2nd Place
Premier League International Cup
Europe
2017/2018
2nd Place
U18 Premier League
England
2016/2017
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
Apr 24
Premier LeagueLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-5
Apr 19
Premier LeagueLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
4-3
Mar 14
Premier LeagueLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-1
Mar 08
FA CupLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
BIOGRAPHY
D. Ballard is a professional footballer currently playing for Sunderland in the Premier League. Originally from Stevenage, England, this Northern Ireland international has steadily made his way to the top level. His profile as a defender is enhanced by his dimensions — 187 cm tall and 85 kg — ideal for the professional game. A committed and robust defender, he puts his body on the line in duels to protect his goal. His arrival at Sunderland in 2022 for € 2.3M was a statement of intent from a club with serious ambitions. A winner at the highest level, he has lifted Premier League 2, FA Cup, proving his ability to deliver when the stakes are highest. The 2025/2026 season provides him with the opportunity to consolidate his status within Sunderland's first team. His daily commitment and consistency make him a respected figure in Sunderland's dressing room.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May |
Wolves
|
1-1 | 24 | 4.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 1/4 |
| 24 Apr |
Nottingham Forest
|
0-5 | 90 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 6/10 |
| 19 Apr |
Aston Villa
|
4-3 | 27 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 2/6 |
| 14 Mar |
Brighton
|
0-1 | 64 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 2 | 1 | 3/7 |
| 08 Mar |
Port Vale
|
1-0 | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 8/12 |