2019
Daniel George BALLARD
Date of birth
September 22nd, 1999 - Stevenage
First joined
July 3rd, 2019 [loan]
First team debut
August 3rd, 2019 vs. Scunthorpe United (Away)
Last match played
August 13th, 2019 vs. Colchester United (Away)
SW
CB
CD
NORTHERN IRELANDFull international
5 apps.
Under-21 international
4 apps, 1 goals.
Under-19 international
4 apps.
A Northern Ireland youth international who joined on a season-long loan from Arsenal, where he had captained the youth side - the signing of the highly-rated Ballard was considered a coup for the club as it continued its rebuild under manager Richie Wellens.
Ballard made his Swindon Town debut as a late substitute in the opening day victory at Scunthorpe United, before making his full debut in the 3-2 loss to Chelsea U23 in the Football League Trophy - the defender scoring a header after losing his marker Ian Maatsen.
Unfortunately though, Ballard suffered a serious knee injury during the 3-0 League Cup loss at Colchester United, despite playing the full ninety minutes - the injury ultimately cut-short his loan as Ballard returned to Arsenal for rehabilitation in mid-August.
Playing Record
Senior
| Season | LEAGUE | FA CUP | EFL CUP | OTHER | TOTAL | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | |
| 2019/20 | 0 (+1) | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 (+1) | 1 |
| TOTAL | 0 (+1) | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 (+1) | 1 |
Career details
| Club | Details |
|---|---|
Arsenal
Arsenal |
2008 (academy)
August 2016 (youth scholarship) June 2018 (signed professional contract); transferred out (June 30th, 2022) |
Swindon Town
Swindon |
July 3rd, 2019 (loan); contract terminated (August 30th, 2019) |
Blackpool
Blackpool |
rptd October 5th, 2020 (loan); expired (2020/1) |
Millwall
Millwall |
July 1st, 2021 (loan); expired (2021/2) |
Sunderland
Sunderland |
June 30th, 2022 (transferred in, undisclosed fee) |