
Dan Ballard
Sunderland/D/
Player Info
Dan Ballard is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a center-back for EFL Championship side Sunderland and is a key player for the Northern Ireland national team, with a market value of €8 million. He began his career in the academy of Arsenal before gaining crucial first-team experience on loan at Blackpool and Millwall, where his commanding defensive displays earned widespread praise. His permanent move to Sunderland in 2022 proved a masterstroke, as he quickly became a defensive pillar for the Black Cats, known for his bravery in tackles, aerial dominance, and leadership qualities. Ballard has also become a mainstay for Northern Ireland, earning numerous caps and forming a robust defensive partnership. At 25, he is regarded as one of the most promising defenders in the Championship and a future captain for both club and country.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2022/06/30
2300000€
Transfer
2022/05/30
Loan Ended
2021/06/30
Loan
2021/05/30
Loan Ended
2020/10/04
Loan
2020/01/21
Loan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
More
Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
0
Minutes Per Game
49
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
22
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
3
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
2
Be Fouled Per Game
0

