Daniel Ballard
DEF Sunderland £4.6m 2.6% owned Suspended - Suspended until 25 May
Ballard - Key Stats 2025/26
116
Total Points
-0.4
Form
£4.6m
Price (+0.1)
4.0
Pts/Game
2.6%
Ownership
0.87
Value Rating
Detailed Statistics
| Stat | Value | Stat | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | xG | 2.46 |
| Assists | 2 | xA | 0.63 |
| xGI | 3.09 | Bonus | 9 |
| Clean Sheets | 6 | Goals Conceded | 35 |
| Minutes | 2,144 | BPS | 340 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | Red Cards | 1 |
| ICT Index | 121.5 | Threat | 370.0 |
| Influence | 662.8 | Creativity | 181.2 |
Transfer Activity This Gameweek
+7
Transfers In
-1,179
Transfers Out
Net transfers: -1,172
Upcoming Fixtures
Average difficulty (next 2): 3.0 - 0 green fixtures
Should You Buy Ballard?
Reasons to Buy
- Strong value at £4.6m - 4.0 PPG makes him one of the better-value DEFs
Reasons to Avoid
- Poor form (-0.4) - returns have dried up in recent weeks
Hold/Consider. Ballard has a balanced profile. If you already own, hold. If buying, there are valid reasons to bring him in right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FPL points does Ballard have in 2025/26?
Ballard has scored 116 FPL points in 2025/26, averaging 4.0 points per game across 2144 minutes played.
What is Ballard's FPL price?
Ballard is currently priced at £4.6m in FPL. He started the season at £4.5m, a change of £0.1m.
Should I buy Ballard in FPL?
Ballard has form of -0.4 and 0 favourable fixtures in the next 2 games. With 2.6% ownership and 3.09 xGI, you may want to consider alternatives. Check the full verdict above for detailed analysis.
How many clean sheets does Ballard have?
Ballard has kept 6 clean sheets in 2025/26, conceding 35 goals.
What is Ballard's xG and xA?
Ballard's expected stats in 2025/26: 2.46 xG, 0.63 xA, and 3.09 xGI. His actual output is 2 goals and 2 assists.
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