Photo: Biser Todorov / CC BY 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Ballard strikes me as the kind of defender whose value you only fully appreciate when he is missing. Born in Stevenage and standing a commanding 187 cm, he chose to represent Northern Ireland over England, a decision that speaks to roots and identity over convenience, and I respect that. As a centre-back at Sunderland he does the unglamorous work of organizing, blocking, and clearing, the spine of any side. Defenders rarely get the headlines strikers do, but I have a soft spot for players who win matches quietly. He is young, physical, and improving, and I am genuinely curious where his ceiling lands.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daniel Ballard
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニエル・バラード
- Reading
- だにえる・ばらーど
- Born
- September 22, 1999 (age 26)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Stevenage, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 187 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Daniel Ballard born?
Born September 22, 1999 (age 26).
Where is Daniel Ballard from?
Daniel Ballard is from Stevenage, United Kingdom.
What does Daniel Ballard do?
Daniel Ballard works as association football player.
How tall is Daniel Ballard?
Daniel Ballard is 187 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.