Players like Daniel Ballard
CBSunderland · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel Ballard's profile ↗
The players most similar to Daniel Ballard are Leopold Querfeld, Marc Guéhi, Konstantinos Koulierakis. Doppel rates Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) a 89/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Justin Hubner scores 88/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Daniel Ballard is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, as evidenced by his impressive goal tally and shots per game. Ranking in the top 24% among his positional peers, he showcases aerial prowess and a strong attacking presence, making him a valuable asset in set-piece situations. While his tackling and interception stats are less prominent, his overall quality and durability are tempered by a concerning injury history, which has limited his availability in recent seasons.
Strengths: Shots, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Daniel Ballard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 96 | 89 |
| 2 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 8 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 88 |
| 9 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniel Ballard
≈ 100% Daniel Ballard · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Daniel Ballard · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Daniel Ballard · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daniel Ballard?
By Doppel's fit score, Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) is the closest profile to Daniel Ballard, with a 89/100 overall match. Marc Guéhi and Konstantinos Koulierakis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Daniel Ballard?
Yes. Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Daniel Ballard?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Daniel Ballard's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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