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Game: FC 27
Squad file: 22 Oct 2026Latest

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EA SPORTS FC 27DB 20261022 squad (build 1191)

Daniel Ballard

FC 27 · Centre Back

Daniel Ballard

SunderlandShirt number 5

England Premier LeagueNorthern Ireland

  • CB
78Overall rating
80Potential

+2 to grow

Age
26
Value
€16M
Wage / week
€77K
Contract
2029
Height
187 cm
Foot
Right

Card stats

  • PAC60 Pace
  • SHO43 Shooting
  • PAS58 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 26.
  • Standout card stat: Physical 82; weakest: Shooting 43.
  • Contract with Sunderland runs to 2029; value €16M; wage €77K a week.

Profile

Quick facts

Age
26
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 54

  • Crossing44
  • Finishing39
  • Heading Accuracy79
  • Short Passing66
  • Volleys41

Skillgroup average 55

  • Dribbling59
  • Curve49
  • FK Accuracy35
  • Long Passing69
  • Ball Control62

Movementgroup average 59

  • Acceleration55
  • Sprint Speed64
  • Agility50
  • Reactions76
  • Balance48

Powergroup average 67

  • Shot Power58
  • Jumping84
  • Stamina68
  • Strength88
  • Long Shots37

Mentalitygroup average 63

  • Aggression82
  • Interceptions76
  • Positioning46
  • Vision58
  • Penalties45
  • Composure68

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, 72 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Back, 72 (+2 reputation)
  • Left Wing Back, 69 (+2 reputation)

Style of play

PlayStyles & roles

PlayStyles

  • Aerial Fortress
  • Precision Header

Roles

  • Stopper+CB

Specialities

  • #Strength

Career Mode

Market

Value
€16M
Wage
€77Kper 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 27 squad file this player appears in.

Ratings are from the EA SPORTS FC 27 squad file, build 20261022 squad (build 1191). They describe the game's player, not the real person's performance. Career Manager is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA.