D. Ballard is a Defender who plays for Sunderland in Premier League.
Nationality: Northern Ireland. Age: 26. Date of birth: 22 September 1999. Height: 187 cm. Weight: 85 kg.
In the 2026 season D. Ballard has made 5 appearances for Sunderland, scoring 0 goals and providing 0 assists, playing 450 minutes of Premier League football.
Season statistics — 2026
Contribution rate: 0% of appearances produced a goal or an assist. Average time on the pitch: 90 minutes per appearance.
Player information
- Full name
- D. Ballard
- Position
- Defender
- Shirt number
- 5
- Nationality
- Northern Ireland
- Age
- 26
- Date of birth
- 22 September 1999
- Height
- 187 cm
- Weight
- 85 kg
- Club
- Sunderland
- Season
- 2026
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D. Ballard — profile, role and season form
D. Ballard plays for Sunderland as a defender, and represents Northern Ireland internationally. In the 2026 season they have made 5 appearances, starting 5 of them, and have been on the pitch for 450 minutes.
Reading the statistics on this page
- Appearances versus starts — the gap between the two shows how often a player is used from the bench.
- Minutes per appearance — a truer picture of workload than the number of games alone.
- Goals and assists per appearance — the cleanest way to compare a forward with a midfielder or a defender.
- Disciplinary record — yellow and red cards per season indicate the style of the player as much as their role.
Every profile links through to the club page for the full squad and to the competition page for the table and scoring charts, so a single player can always be placed in context.
D. Ballard — FAQ
What position does D. Ballard play?
D. Ballard is listed as a defender at Sunderland.
How many goals has D. Ballard scored this season?
0 goals in 5 appearances in the 2026 season, with 0 assists.
How is the average rating calculated?
The rating is an aggregate performance score for the season supplied with the match data. It is shown only where a full season of ratings is available.
Where can I see the rest of the squad?
The full squad is listed on the Sunderland club page, grouped by position.