Daniel Ballard — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · Sunderland · ENG-Premier League · age 27 · €22m
Daniel Ballard is an aggressive, front-foot centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, as evidenced by his impressive goal tally for his position. His top 14% Sofascore rating highlights his overall quality, showcasing his ability in aerial duels and goal-scoring from set pieces. While he may struggle with tackles and interceptions, his attacking instincts and physical presence make him a valuable asset when fit, though his injury history requires monitoring for reliability.
Strengths
- Sofascore rating
- Shots /90
- Non-penalty goals /90
- Aerial duels won /90
Weaknesses
- Tackles + interceptions /90
- Accurate final-third passes /90
- Accurate crosses /90
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- Who is most similar to Daniel Ballard?
- The players most statistically similar to Daniel Ballard (centre back) are Leopold Querfeld, Marc Guéhi, Konstantinos Koulierakis, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Daniel Ballard play?
- Daniel Ballard plays as a centre back for Sunderland in the ENG-Premier League.
- What is Daniel Ballard's market value?
- Daniel Ballard's market value is €22m.
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