Sunderland

Dan Ballard

A tough centre-back who throws himself into defending with total commitment. He plays like a leader, strong in the air and honest in the way he protects the box.
Northern Ireland Sunderland DEF
Appearances
3
Tackles won
2

Season Snapshot

Minutes played
270
90.00 per match
Tackles won
2
Interceptions
1
Clean sheets contributed
21
as defensive proxy

Season Stats

Appearances
3
Minutes played
270
Tackles won
2
Interceptions
1
Clearances
21
Blocks
2

League Rankings

Among Premier League 2026/27 defenders

Tackles won
36th of 97
Interceptions
70th of 98
Clearances
8th of 116
Blocks
47th of 63
🎯 Pass Masters #38 of 375
🟨 Most Cards #70 of 95
😈 The Bad Boys #99 of 262
👻 Ghost Players #144 of 226
💪 Workhorses #158 of 226
👑 Assist Kings #209 of 215

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Dan Ballard: The Box Warrior

Sunderland’s defensive battler, built to head, block and fight for every inch in front of goal.

Ballard defends like he’s protecting something personal. He attacks crosses, wins first contacts and throws his body into blocks with a kind of commitment supporters instantly respect. Sunderland will always face periods without the ball, and Ballard is built for that reality, making danger feel smaller through pure resilience.

He also sets the tone. His aggression spreads through the defence, turning nervous moments into competitive ones. Ballard isn’t about glamour, he’s about survival football done properly, and Sunderland’s shape is stronger because he defends the box like it’s his responsibility alone.

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