Daniel Ballard
Defender #5
Age 26 years
Nationality Northern Ireland
Birth Country England
Market Value €20M
Career
S
◀ 2022 Sunderland from Arsenal
M
2021 Millwall from Arsenal
A
2021 Arsenal from Blackpool
B
2020 Blackpool from Arsenal
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 52%
Weight 83%
Experience 44%
vs Premier League
Height 66%
Weight 86%
Experience 49%
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Daniel George Ballard this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | Sunderland 1-0 Fulham | 94' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Ipswich 2-1 Sunderland | 63' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| May 02, 2026 | Wolves 1-1 Sunderland | 24' | 4.3 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Sunderland 0-5 Nottingham Forest | 96' | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland | 34' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 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 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2026 | Brentford vs Sunderland | 44 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Sunderland vs Arsenal | 22 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar | 47 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Manchester City vs Sunderland | 22 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Sunderland vs Brighton | 20 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Torreense vs Sunderland | 47 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Bournemouth vs Sunderland | 22 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Lech Poznan vs Sunderland | 69 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Sunderland vs Leeds | 20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Coventry vs Sunderland | 19 |
Player Market Value
Track Daniel George Ballard's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €20.0M
Peak Value €20.0M (Q1'26)
€20.0M €10.0M €0
Q4'21 Q2'22 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25 Q4'25 Q1'26
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.