D. Ballard
2028 · clause 9,3 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of D. Ballard in Career Mode
D. Ballard is a central defender at Sunderland (73 overall, CB) — decent at that. In full maturity (25); sign them to win now, not for the future. What sets them apart is their strength of 88.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you play D. Ballard?
Their place is the heart of the defence as CB. Put them in charge of the back line; they defend the box and set pieces better than chasing in open space. The game also rewards them with roles like Defender and Stopper, which reinforce that profile.
What are their strengths?
Their best assets are strength (88) and jumping (82). That outstanding strength is their signature.
What are they missing?
Where they struggle: composure (61). Nothing the right system and teammates can't cover.
Are they worth the price?
Their market price sits around 4,7 M€, with 44 K€ in wages. You pay for immediate, proven output: pricey but no surprises, they deliver now.
How much will they grow?
They start from 73 with a ceiling of 78 — that's +5 of headroom. Some room left, but at their age improvement is slow now: don't expect a leap. Potential doesn't rise on its own: it needs games, not the bench.
What is D. Ballard's best position?
Their best position is CB.
How high can D. Ballard's rating go?
Their potential is 78. They start from 73, so they can rise +5 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 4,7 M€, with 44 K€ wages.
Do they defend the box well?
Their marking is 72 — run-of-the-mill for their position.
Career Mode performance
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Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
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