Who is D. Ballard?
Profile: D. Ballard, defender (Northern Ireland), age 26. Club for the 2026/27 season: Sunderland.
His 2026/27 season so far: 6 matches, 0 goals and 0 assists. With his national team: 1 match and 0 goals.
The season before (2025/26): 31 matches, 2 goals and 0 assists.
Last move: he left Arsenal for Sunderland on 1 July 2022.
Trophies: 2 in total, FA Cup (1×), Premier League 2 (1×) most often.
D. Ballard: 2026/27 season stats
Club competitions
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 2/0 | 6.9 |
| UEFA Europa League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0/0 | 7.0 |
| 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
Figures added up across every club competition in 2026/27.
D. Ballard: 2025/26 season stats
D. Ballard: career
| Club | Period |
|---|---|
 Sunderland | 2022–present |
 Millwall | 2021 |
 Arsenal | 2020 |
Youth and reserve sides are left off; senior clubs only.
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: 2 in total.
- 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
What is D. Ballard's goal tally for 2026/27?
D. Ballard's 2026/27 so far: 0 goals and 0 assists across 6 matches.
What is D. Ballard's current club?
In 2026/27 D. Ballard (defender) is on the books at Sunderland. Nationality: Northern Ireland.
How old is D. Ballard?
D. Ballard is currently 26. Date of birth: 22 September 1999.
Where did D. Ballard move in his last transfer?
He moved from Arsenal to Sunderland on 1 July 2022, € 2.3M.
How many trophies has D. Ballard won?
Trophies: 2 in total, FA Cup (1×), Premier League 2 (1×) most often.
About D. Ballard
A profile of D. Ballard (Northern Ireland), covering season stats, a detailed breakdown, career path, transfers and trophies. Other members of the squad are listed on the Sunderland page.