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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad

Daniel Ballard

FC 26 · Centre Back

Daniel Ballard

SunderlandShirt number 5

England Premier LeagueNorthern Ireland

  • CB
78Overall rating
80Potential

+2 to grow

Age
25
Value
€16M
Wage / week
€53K
Contract
2029
Height
187 cm
Foot
Right

Card stats

  • PAC60 Pace
  • SHO37 Shooting
  • PAS54 Passing
  • DRI60 Dribbling
  • DEF78 Defending
  • PHY82 Physical
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Scouting note

Overview

  • Best position: Left Centre Back (80, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CB, RCB.
  • Potential 80: 2 more points to grow at 25.
  • Standout card stat: Physical 82; weakest: Shooting 37.
  • Contract with Sunderland runs to 2029; value €16M; wage €53K a week.

Profile

Quick facts

Age
25
Born
22 Sept 1999
Height
187 cm
Weight
85 kg
Foot
Right
Weak foot
3 of 5
Skill moves
2 of 5
Int. reputation
1 of 5
Value
€16M
Contract
2029
Joined
30 Jun 2022
National side
Northern Ireland · #4

In detail

Attributes

Attackinggroup average 50

  • Crossing31
  • Finishing34
  • Heading Accuracy79
  • Short Passing66
  • Volleys38

Skillgroup average 50

  • Dribbling59
  • Curve32
  • FK Accuracy30
  • Long Passing69
  • Ball Control62

Movementgroup average 59

  • Acceleration55
  • Sprint Speed64
  • Agility50
  • Reactions76
  • Balance48

Powergroup average 64

  • Shot Power50
  • Jumping84
  • Stamina68
  • Strength88
  • Long Shots30

Mentalitygroup average 59

  • Aggression82
  • Interceptions76
  • Positioning36
  • Vision58
  • Penalties37
  • Composure66

Defendinggroup average 78

  • Defensive Awareness78
  • Standing Tackle78
  • Sliding Tackle77
Goalkeeping attributes

Goalkeepinggroup average 8

  • GK Diving13
  • GK Handling7
  • GK Kicking7
  • GK Positioning8
  • GK Reflexes7

On the pitch

Best positions

  • Centre Back, 80 (+2 reputation), preferred position
  • Left Centre Back, 80 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Centre Back, 80 (+2 reputation)
  • Defensive Midfielder, 75 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Defensive Midfielder, 75 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Defensive Midfielder, 75 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Back, 70 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Wing Back, 68 (+2 reputation)

Style of play

PlayStyles & roles

PlayStyles

  • Aerial Fortress
  • Precision Header

Roles

  • Stopper+CB
  • Defender+CB

Specialities

  • #Strength

Career Mode

Market

Value
€16M
Wage
€53Kper week
Asking price
€18M – €20M
Contract until
2029

Value and wage are computed from the game data with the game's own formula; the asking price is the range a Career Mode club typically opens at. Estimates, not EA's published figures.

Across squad updates

Rating history

OVR and POT in every EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file this player appears in.

Ratings are from the EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file, build 26 Jul 2026 squad. They describe the game's player, not the real person's performance. Career Manager is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA.