Who is D. Ballard?
Player profile of D. Ballard: defender, Northern Ireland, 26 years old, plays for Sunderland (2026/27 season).
In the 2026/27 season: 6 matches, 0 goals and 0 assists. For the national team: 1 match and 0 goals.
In the previous season (2025/26): 31 matches, 2 goals and 0 assists.
Latest transfer: from Arsenal to Sunderland (1 July 2022).
Trophies won: 2; most often FA Cup (1×), Premier League 2 (1×).
D. Ballard: 2026/27 season stats
Club competitions
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Europa League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0/0 | 7.0 |
| Premier League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 2/0 | 6.9 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 488 | 2/0 | 6.9 |
National team
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Nations League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 1/0 | 6.7 |
D. Ballard: detailed stats
Totals across all club competitions in 2026/27.
D. Ballard: 2025/26 season stats
D. Ballard: career
| Club | Period |
|---|---|
 Sunderland | 2022–present |
 Millwall | 2021 |
 Arsenal | 2020 |
Senior clubs only; youth and reserve teams are not shown.
D. Ballard: transfers
| Date | Move | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2022 | Arsenal → Sunderland | € 2.3M |
| 1 July 2021 | Arsenal → Millwall | Loan |
| 1 June 2021 | Blackpool → Arsenal | Not disclosed |
| 16 October 2020 | Arsenal → Blackpool | Loan |
D. Ballard: trophies
Trophies won: 2.
- FA Cup2019/20201×
- Premier League 22017/20181×
D. Ballard: injuries and absences
| Reason | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| groin injury | 24 August 2025 | 19 September 2025 |
| absence | 23 February 2025 | 2 May 2025 |
| muscle injury | 22 December 2024 | 16 January 2025 |
| ankle injury | 22 September 2024 | 4 November 2024 |
| ankle injury | 15 September 2024 | 19 September 2024 |
| knee injury | 14 July 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
D. Ballard: frequently asked questions
How many goals has D. Ballard scored in 2026/27?
In 2026/27, D. Ballard has 0 goals and 0 assists in 6 matches.
Which club does D. Ballard play for?
D. Ballard (defender) plays for Sunderland in 2026/27. Nationality: Northern Ireland.
How old is D. Ballard?
D. Ballard is 26 years old. Date of birth: 22 September 1999.
What was D. Ballard's latest transfer?
From Arsenal to Sunderland, 1 July 2022, € 2.3M.
What trophies has D. Ballard won?
Trophies won: 2; most often FA Cup (1×), Premier League 2 (1×).
About D. Ballard
D. Ballard (Northern Ireland) at a glance: season stats, detailed numbers, career, transfers and trophies. More of the club's players are on the Sunderland page.