Player Info
Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Aerial presence (187 cm)
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Northern Ireland international
Next match
Dan Ballard profile
- Current team
-
Sunderland
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
-
Northern Ireland
- Date of birth
- 22 Sep 1999 (26 years)
- Height
- 187 cm
- Weight
- 81 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- D.Ballard
Dan Ballard recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sunderland vs Tottenham Hotspur
|
English Premier League | 12 Apr 2026 | 1 – 0 |
Newcastle United vs Sunderland
|
English Premier League | 22 Mar 2026 | 1 – 2 |
|
Sunderland vs Brighton Hove Albion
|
English Premier League | 14 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Port Vale vs Sunderland
|
FA Cup | 08 Mar 2026 | 1 – 0 |
Leeds United vs Sunderland
|
English Premier League | 03 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Aston Villa vs Sunderland
|
English Premier League | 19 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest
|
English Premier League | 24 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sunderland
|
English Premier League | 02 May 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Sunderland vs Manchester United
|
English Premier League | 09 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Everton vs Sunderland
|
English Premier League | 17 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Slovakia U20 vs Ireland U20
|
International Club Friendly | 18 Nov 2008 | 1 – 0 |
Ireland U20 vs Cape Verde U20
|
International Club Friendly | 18 Apr 2008 | 1 – 2 |
USA U20 vs Ireland U20
|
International Club Friendly | 16 Apr 2008 | 3 – 0 |
Portugal U20 vs Ireland U20
|
International Club Friendly | 15 Apr 2008 | 1 – 0 |
Sunderland upcoming fixtures
Sunderland recent results
Ireland U20 national team
About Dan Ballard
Dan Ballard is a 26-year-old Northern Ireland professional footballer who plays as a defender for Sunderland in England.
Born on 22 September 1999 in Northern Ireland, Dan Ballard has been eligible for senior professional football since 2016. Dan Ballard stands 187 cm tall and weighs 81 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Sunderland fixtures are played, Dan Ballard's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Aston Villa vs Sunderland in the English Premier League on Sunday 19 April 2026 at 13:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Sunderland 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League.
Bookmark this Dan Ballard hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
Players from Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland competitions
Frequently asked questions about Dan Ballard
What team does Dan Ballard play for?
Dan Ballard currently plays for Sunderland in England.
What position does Dan Ballard play?
Dan Ballard plays as a defender.
How old is Dan Ballard?
Dan Ballard was born on 22 September 1999, making them 26 years old.
What nationality is Dan Ballard?
Dan Ballard represents Northern Ireland.
How tall is Dan Ballard?
Dan Ballard stands 187 cm tall and weighs 81 kg.
When does Dan Ballard's team play next?
Sunderland's next fixture is Aston Villa vs Sunderland in the English Premier League on Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 13:00 UTC.
Is Dan Ballard left-footed or right-footed?
Dan Ballard's preferred foot is right.
Does Dan Ballard play for the national team?
Dan Ballard is eligible for Ireland U20. Check our Ireland U20 hub for the next international window.
Statistics
Teammates
- Abdoullah Ba Midfielder
- Ahmed Abdullahi Forward
- Bertrand traore Forward
- Brian brobbey Forward
- Daniel·Ballard Defender
- Dennis Cirkin Defender
- Djiamgone Jocelin Ta Bi Forward
- Eliezer Mayenda Forward
- Enzo Le Fée Midfielder
- Harrison Jones Midfielder
- Luke O'Nien Defender
- Lutsharel Geertruida Defender
- Melker ellborg Goalkeeper
- Milan Aleksic Midfielder
- Nordi Mukiele Defender
- Omar·Alderete Defender
- Reinildo mandava Defender
- Robin Roefs Goalkeeper
- Romaine Mundle Forward
- Simon Moore Goalkeeper
Other defenders
- Aaron Arkinson Northern Ireland
- Aaron Callaghan Northern Ireland
- Aaron Canning Northern Ireland
- Aaron Cobb Northern Ireland
- Aaron Donnelly Northern Ireland
- Aaron Donnelly Northern Ireland
- Aaron Donnelly Northern Ireland
- Aaron Hughes Northern Ireland