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Daniel Ballard
Born: September 22, 1999
Height: 6' 1.5" (187cm)
Hometown: Stevenage, England
Nationality: 
Northern Irish
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Northern IrishPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2019-2022 | Arsenal |
| Senior | → 2020-2021 | Blackpool (loan) |
| → 2021-2022 | Millwall (loan) | |
| 2022- | Sunderland | |
| International | 2020- | Northern Ireland |
Sports Mole has 76 articles about Daniel Ballard. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview: Sunderland vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 11, 20:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F47%2Fjobe-bellingham_2.jpg "Sunderland's Jobe Bellingham during his side's match against Hull City, on October 20, 2024")
Preview: Norwich City vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Norwich City and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 6, 21:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F09%2Falex-neil.jpg "Millwall manager Alex Neil pictured on January 21, 2025")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Millwall, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 27, 15:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fregis-le-bris.jpg "Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris prior to kick-off against Millwall, on November 23, 2024")
Preview: Sunderland vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 9, 10:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fdaniel-farke.jpg "Leeds United boss Daniel Farke after his side's match against Coventry City, on February 5, 2025")
Preview: Leeds United vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 15, 20:54
Preview: Stoke City vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 27, 21:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fjobe-bellingham.jpg "Jobe Bellingham of Sunderland applauds fans after his side's match against Bristol City, on December 10, 2024")
Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 24, 16:28
Preview: Sunderland vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 24, 23:03
![Millwall manager Neil Harris pictured in April 2024 [IMAGO]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/q7YKdN5q6WDVt21bXP8B4U3Thz4=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F25%2Fneil-harris.jpg "Millwall manager Neil Harris pictured in April 2024 [IMAGO]")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Millwall and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 21, 13:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fdion-charles.jpg "Northern Ireland's Dion Charles celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Belarus, on November 15, 2024")
Preview: Luxembourg vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between Luxembourg and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 16, 18:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fpaul-heckingbottom.jpg "Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom on August 08, 2024")
Preview: Preston North End vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 4, 15:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fryan-lowe.jpg "Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe applauds the fans on August 3, 2024")
Preview: Preston North End vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Preston North End and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 11, 19:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F01%2Fmichael-beale.jpg "Sunderland manager Michael Beale on January 1, 2024")
Preview: Sunderland vs. Plymouth Argyle - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Plymouth Argyle, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 8, 12:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F01%2Ffulrot.JPG "Fulham's Bobby Decordova-Reid celebrates scoring against Rotherham United on January 5, 2024")
Preview: Fulham vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Fulham and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 25, 09:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F47%2Fcarlos-corberan.jpg "West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan reacts on November 25, 2023")
Preview: Rotherham United vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and West Bromwich Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 11, 00:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F41%2Fmarkku-kanerva.jpg "Finland coach Markku Kanerva before the match on October 14, 2023")
Preview: Finland vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between Finland and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 15, 11:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F25%2Fslovenia.jpg "Slovenia's Andraz Sporar celebrates scoring their first goal with Zan Karnicnik on June 19, 2023")
Preview: Slovenia vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between Slovenia and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 5, 10:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F16%2Ftony-mowbray.jpg "Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray on April 18, 2023")
Preview: Sunderland vs. Crewe Alexandra - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Sunderland and Crewe Alexandra, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 6, 18:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F10%2Fsunderland.jpg "Sunderland's Danny Batth celebrates after the match on March 12, 2023")
Preview: Preston North End vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 6, 15:11
Preview: Sunderland vs. Huddersfield Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Huddersfield Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 16, 20:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F08%2Ftony-mowbray.jpg "Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray on February 21, 2023")
Preview: Sunderland vs. Birmingham City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Birmingham City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 13, 23:17
Preview: Cardiff City vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Cardiff City and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 8, 11:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F01%2Fmichael-oneill_1.jpg "Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill after the match on January 9, 2022")
Preview: San Marino vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between San Marino and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 21, 10:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F31%2Fgary-rowett.jpeg "Millwall boss Gary Rowett on August 2, 2022")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Millwall and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 2, 19:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F40%2Felliot-embleton.jpeg "Elliot Embleton in action for Sunderland on October 4, 2022")
Preview: Sunderland vs. Wigan Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Wigan Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 13, 16:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F21%2Fian-baraclough.jpg "Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough on March 31, 2021")
Preview: Northern Ireland vs. Kosovo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Northern Ireland and Kosovo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 22, 10:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F35%2Fjames-olayinka.jpg "James Olayinka in action for Arsenal in 2019")
Arsenal announce that James Olayinka has ended his 15-year association with the club to sign for Cheltenham Town on a permanent deal.
Sep 1, 15:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F17%2Falex-neil_1.jpg "Sunderland manager Alex Neil reacts on April 26, 2022")
Preview: Sunderland vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Norwich City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 25, 14:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F33%2Fmichael-oneill.jpeg "Michael O'Neill in charge of Stoke City on August 17, 2022")
Preview: Stoke City vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 18, 23:31
Preview: Sunderland vs. Queens Park Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Queens Park Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 11, 20:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F20%2Fgabmar.jpg "Gabriel Martinelli celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Everton on May 22, 2022")
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look ahead to Arsenal's 2022-23 campaign, including predictions, summer signings and their star player.
Aug 1, 09:00
Preview: Sunderland vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 29, 10:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F10%2Fsunfle.jpg "Sunderland's Luke O'Nien celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on March 8, 2022")
Preview: Dundee United vs. Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season clash between Dundee United and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 14, 21:10
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Club Friendlies clash between Sunderland and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 7, 17:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F27%2Fzak-swanson.jpg "Arsenal's Zak Swanson pictured in May 2022")
Arsenal announce that 21-year-old right-back Zak Swanson has joined Portsmouth on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee.
Jul 4, 20:25
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Keep track of all of Sunderland's confirmed Summer transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 1, 03:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F11%2Farscor.jpg "A woman wearing a mask walks by the Emirates Stadium after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and their Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday has been cancelled on March 13, 2020")
Keep track of all of Arsenal's confirmed Summer transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 1, 00:05
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Bournemouth and Millwall, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 5, 10:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F08%2Fmilder.jpg "Millwall's Tyler Burey celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on February 23, 2022")
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Millwall and Hull City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 16, 17:00
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Millwall and Barnsley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 7, 20:23
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