Sunderland AFC· Premier LeagueBallard won the English 4th tier champion title with Sunderland in the 2021-22 season, helping the club secure promotion to the Championship. He has also been recognized for his consistent performances at the club level.
Dan Ballard is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Sunderland AFC. Born in Stevenage, he began his career at Arsenal's academy before moving to Sunderland in 2022. Ballard has represented Ireland at various youth levels and earned caps for the senior national team.
Ballard is a commanding centre-back known for his physicality and aerial ability, making him a strong presence in both boxes. He is comfortable on the ball and capable of playing out from the back, though his pace can occasionally be exposed against quicker forwards. His leadership and defensive organization are key assets for his team.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Premier League | 29 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2148 |
| 25/26 | FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 139 |
| 25/26 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | UEFA Nations League C | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 339 |
| 24/25 | Championship Play-Offs | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 300 |
| 24/25 | Premier League 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 24/25 | Championship | 20 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1123 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 24/25 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Championship | 43 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 3837 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 23/24 | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 23/24 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | UEFA Nations League C | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 22/23 | Championship Play-Offs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Championship | 19 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1615 |
| 22/23 | FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 22/23 | European Qualifiers | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 387 |
| 22/23 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Championship | 31 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2638 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| 21/22 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | EFL Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105 |
| 2025 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 270 |
| 2021 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 426 |
| 20/21 | UEFA Nations League B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 398 |
| 20/21 | League One Play-Offs | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 225 |
| 20/21 | EFL Trophy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | League One | 25 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2231 |
| 20/21 | Premier League 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 20/21 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 169 |
| 20/21 | FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 19/20 | European Qualifiers Play-offs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Premier League International Cup U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 19/20 | EFL Trophy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 19/20 | League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 19/20 | Premier League 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 18/19 | EFL Trophy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 18/19 | Premier League 2 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1474 |
| 18/19 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| 18/19 | European Qualifiers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 270 |
| 17/18 | UEFA EURO U19 Championship Qualifiers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| 17/18 | Premier League International Cup U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 17/18 | Premier League 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 17/18 | U18 Premier League | 12 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1035 |
| 17/18 | FA Youth Cup | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 723 |
| 16/17 | U18 Premier League | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 990 |
| 16/17 | U18 Premier League - National Final | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |