Dan Ballard

Dan Ballard contract and transfer fees

Dan Ballard's contract with Sunderland runs until 30 June 2029 (31 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2029, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Dan Ballard has moved for €2m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (1 paid transfer). The biggest: €2m, Arsenal U21 to Sunderland, Jul 2022.

Sunderland paid €2m for Dan Ballard in July 2022. His value is now €16m, €14m above the fee. That is €18k per appearance across his 126 for them so far.

Dan Ballard transfer history and what each club made

• Arsenal U21 · sold to Sunderland for €2m (Jul 2022)
• Sunderland · signed from Arsenal U21 for €2m (Jul 2022) · current club

Dan Ballard injury record and availability

Dan Ballard is out injured: hamstring injury since 25 Sep 2026, return date not set (9 games missed so far).

In the 2026/27 league season Dan Ballard has played 450 of a possible 900 minutes (50%): 5 starts and 5 appearances in 10 games, average rating 6.78.

Since 2021, Dan Ballard has had 10 injury spells: 586 days out and 90 games missed. Most frequent: hamstring injury (4 times). Longest: broken foot, 131 days (Aug 2022).

• 2026/27: 1 spell, 46 days out, 9 games missed
• 2025/26: 2 spells, 52 days out, 5 games missed
• 2024/25: 4 spells, 170 days out, 30 games missed

Sunderland injury list

Dan Ballard international career: Northern Ireland caps

Dan Ballard has 34 senior caps for Northern Ireland (2,891 minutes, 34 starts), the first in September 2020.

Last 12 months: 2 caps, 2 starts, 180 minutes in 2 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 26 Sep 2026.

Dan Ballard: club-trained at Arsenal

Dan Ballard is club-trained at Arsenal: our record shows him registered there for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21.

• Arsenal

We count a player as club-trained when his record shows him registered with the club for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21 (UEFA's home-grown test), wherever he started and whatever he cost; time on loan counts for the club that borrowed him.