Daniel Ballard

About Daniel Ballard

Daniel Ballard (27, Northern Ireland) is a defender for Sunderland. In the 2026/27 season he has made 7 appearances across 3 competitions. His minutes-weighted match rating averages 6.92. Season-by-season and per-competition stats are below.

Before that, Daniel Ballard played for Millwall, Arsenal and Blackpool. Daniel Ballard has earned 26 caps for Northern Ireland at international level. In 2026/27 he has 0 goals, down from 2 goals in 2025/26.

Daniel Ballard: questions and answers

How many goals has Daniel Ballard scored in 2026/27?

0 goals in 7 appearances across all competitions, with 0 assists.

Which club does Daniel Ballard play for?

Sunderland.

How old is Daniel Ballard?

27, born on 22 September 1999.

What position does Daniel Ballard play?

Defender.

Sunderland squad

Next fixture

Sunderland travel to Aston Villa in the Premier League on 21 November 2026.

Recent matches

• 20 Sept 2026 · Premier League · at Manchester CityL 3–5
• 16 Sept 2026 · Europa League · vs AZ AlkmaarW 1–0(sub)
• 12 Sept 2026 · Premier League · vs ArsenalL 0–2
• 8 Sept 2026 · EFL Cup · vs Hull CityW 1–0(sub)
• 5 Sept 2026 · Premier League · at BrentfordD 1–1
• 30 Aug 2026 · Premier League · vs FulhamW 1–0
• 22 Aug 2026 · Premier League · at IpswichL 1–2
• 2 May 2026 · Premier League · at WolvesD 1–1
• 24 Apr 2026 · Premier League · vs Nottingham ForestL 0–5
• 19 Apr 2026 · Premier League · at Aston VillaL 3–4(sub)

Northern Ireland squad