D. Ballard — season analysis
Daniel George Ballard (Northern Ireland) earns his living stopping attacks: the defender is part of the Sunderland (Premier League) defensive core in 2025/26.
Over 29 appearances he has been directly involved in 2 goals: 2 scored, 0 set up. That comes across 2,148 minutes on the pitch, or 0.08 goals per 90 minutes and 0.08 goal involvements per 90. He has started 24 of those matches.
From 21 shots, 43% on target, his shot conversion is 10%. On the creative side he has produced 15 key passes while completing 82% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 33 tackles and 20 interceptions, winning 59% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 4 yellow and 1 red. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 4.5 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.
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