Active in Premier League
Daniel Ballard
Defender #5
Age 26 years
Nationality Northern Ireland
Birth Country England
Market Value €10M
Career
S
◀ 2022 Sunderland from Arsenal
M
2021 Millwall from Arsenal
A
2021 Arsenal from Blackpool
B
2020 Blackpool from Arsenal
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Daniel George Ballard's season performance cards
Bronze
SQUAD PLAYER
21 Appearances
21 Appearances
1583 Minutes Played
7.0 Avg Rating
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Daniel George Ballard is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Sunderland. Evidence: 21.0 Appearances.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Workrate (70/100) but has room to grow in Passing.
Daniel George Ballard Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 56%
Weight 81%
Experience 54%
vs Premier League
Height 65%
Weight 86%
Experience 55%
Traits
PRIME
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 48
Shooting 68
Defense 67
Workrate 70
Passing 25
Key Strength 70 Workrate
Area to Watch 25 Passing
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Daniel George Ballard this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | Sunderland 0-1 Brighton | 64' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Mar 03, 2026 | Leeds 0-1 Sunderland | 101' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Bournemouth 1-1 Sunderland | 102' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Sunderland 1-3 Fulham | 98' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool | 97' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland | 97' | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Feb 02, 2026 | Sunderland 3-0 Burnley | 92' | 7.3 | - | - | 30 |
| Feb 02, 2026 | Mallorca 4-1 Sevilla | 94' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | West Ham 3-1 Sunderland | 95' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Sunderland 2-1 Crystal Palace | 92' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Brentford 3-0 Sunderland | 79' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Tottenham 1-1 Sunderland | 30' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Brighton 0-0 Sunderland | 93' | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle | 94' | 7.3 | - | - | 27 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Lyon 1-0 Le Havre | 90' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | Sunderland vs Tottenham | 56 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Aston Villa vs Sunderland | 60 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest | 51 |
| May 02, 2026 | Wolves vs Sunderland | 51 |
| May 09, 2026 | Sunderland vs Manchester United | 56 |
| May 17, 2026 | Everton vs Sunderland | 49 |
| May 24, 2026 | Sunderland vs Chelsea | 73 |
Player Market Value
Track Daniel George Ballard's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €10.0M
Peak Value €10.0M (Q4'25)
€10.0M €5.0M €0
Q4'21 Q2'22 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25
Daniel Ballard is Sunderland’s Silver Wall. Since joining the club from Arsenal in 2022, the Northern Irish international has established himself as a cornerstone of the backline, boasting four career trophies including an FA Cup medal. While building his body of work in the current campaign, his presence remains vital for the Black Cats' defensive structure.
Ballard has provided consistent defensive solidity, evidenced by 20 appearances and 1,493 minutes of action. His identity as a Wall is built on grit, though he is currently searching for rhythm while going through a quiet spell in form. Despite this, a Workrate rating of 81 highlights his relentless motor and physical commitment on the pitch. Having earned the SQUAD PLAYER badge, he is a reliable option who fulfills his duties whenever called upon, anchoring the team with his 1,87m frame.
With a market value rising to €10M, Ballard is a significant asset for the club's long-term project. His Intensity and experience in English football suggest his trajectory remains positive, as he enters his peak athletic years at age 27.