Dan Ballard
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Match-by-match stats
Dan Ballard 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Dan Ballard has appeared in 29 Premier League matches this season, totalling 2,148 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 29 | 2,148 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 33 | 6.88 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.62 |
| Total | 31 | 2,287 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 34 | 6.86 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.08 | 51 |
| Shots | 26 | 1.10 | 93 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.40 | 92 |
| Shot accuracy | 35.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.22 | n/a | 63 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0.29 | 98 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.54 | 93 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.21 | 65 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.70 | 68 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.38 | 52 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.17 | 77 |
Dan Ballard has taken 26 shots with 9 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 83 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Dan Ballard has 0 assists and 16 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 239 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1103 | 46.20 | 53 |
| Accurate passes | 906 | 38.00 | 52 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Long balls won | 59 | 2.47 | 75 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.04 | 27 |
| Backward passes | 73 | 3.06 | 15 |
| Passes (final third) | 142 | 5.95 | 69 |
Dan Ballard has completed 906 of 1103 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 53rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.13 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.21 | 23 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 66 |
| Duels won | 168 | 7.04 | 97 |
| Aerials won | 106 | 4.44 | 97 |
| Touches | 1493 | 62.60 | 44 |
| Possession lost | 221 | 9.26 | 41 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.25 | 14 |
| Fouls won | 30 | 1.26 | 87 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.25 | 39 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 0.42 | 29 |
Dan Ballard completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 168 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 33 | 1.38 | 29 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 0.75 | 25 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 0.84 | 31 |
| Clearances | 185 | 7.75 | 98 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 67 | 2.81 | 17 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 8 | 0.34 | 73 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.13 | 85 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 30 |
Dan Ballard makes 33 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 185 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 65 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 29th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 29 | 1.22 | 77 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.17 | 51 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.04 | 93 |
| Fouls per card | 5.80 | n/a | 69 |
| Foul involvements | 59 | 2.47 | 90 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Dan Ballard has committed 29 fouls and received 4 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 5.8 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right center back (18 appearances), also at center back (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Dan Ballard previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.89 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 23 | 1,433 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 6.49 |
 UEFA Nations League | 4 | 339 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 5 | 387 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.10 |
| Friendly International | 3 | 270 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 43 | 3,836 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 52 | 7.26 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 19 | 1,615 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 7.08 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4.86 |
| UEFA Nations League | 3 | 270 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 31 | 2,639 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 58 | 7.11 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 434 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.02 |
About Dan Ballard
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Dan Ballard has scored 2 goals across 29 appearances (24 starts), totalling 2148 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Dan Ballard has attempted 26 shots with 9 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dan Ballard has created 9 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Dan Ballard has contributed 16 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dan Ballard has registered 33 tackles (18 won), 20 interceptions, and 185 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 906 from 1103 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Dan Ballard has won 168 of 285 total duels.
Discipline
Dan Ballard has received 4 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 29 fouls and winning 30.
About Dan Ballard
Dan Ballard is a 26-year-old defender playing for Sunderland in the Premier League, representing England. Dan Ballard is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 22 September 1999.
Most recent appearance
Dan Ballard's most recent match was away at Wolverhampton Wanderers on January 14th. Sunderland drew 1-1. Dan Ballard played 24 minutes with a match rating of 4.37.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-1 drawatWolverhampton Wanderers(24 mins, 1 red card, rating 4.37)
- September 13th0-5 lossvsNottingham Forest(90 mins, rating 6.12)
- April 29th4-3 lossatAston Villa(27 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.43)
- December 28th0-1 lossvsBrighton & Hove Albion(64 mins, rating 6.95)
- May 23rd1-0 lossatPort Vale(90 mins, rating 6.79)
Teammates at Sunderland
Dan Ballard currently plays alongside Enzo Le Fée, Romaine Mundle, Jocelin Ta Bi, Robin Roefs, Chris Rigg, Nilson Angulo, Noah Sadiki, Ahmed Abdullahi, Leo Hjelde, Abdoullah Ba, Luke O'Nien, Reinildo Mandava, Jenson Seelt, Nordi Mukiele, Thomas Meunier, Simon Adingra, Habib Diarra, Chemsdine Talbi, Wilson Isidor, Omar Alderete, Dan Ballard, Trai Hume, Simon Moore, Alan Browne, Anthony Patterson, Melker Ellborg, Granit Xhaka, Brian Brobbey, Arthur Masuaku, Luís Semedo and Aji Alese at Sunderland.