Dan Ballard is retained at Sunderland until June 2027. The 26-year-old defender earns £20,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Dan Ballard
Current Club: Sunderland
🌍 Northern Ireland
💰 Weekly Wage: £20,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Dan Ballard earns 61.0% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Northern Irish defender who joined Arsenal’s academy at age eight and signed professionally in 2018. Had loan spells at Blackpool and Millwall before joining Sunderland permanently in 2022. Scored winning goal in 2025 Championship play-off semi-final, helping Sunderland earn Premier League promotion. Made his Northern Ireland debut in September 2020. Contract with Sunderland runs until 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Dan Ballard's contract expire?
Dan Ballard's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Dan Ballard earn per week?
Dan Ballard earns approximately £20,000 per week.
Who does Dan Ballard play for?
Dan Ballard currently plays for Sunderland.
What position does Dan Ballard play?
Dan Ballard plays as a defender.
How old is Dan Ballard?
Dan Ballard is 26 years old.
What is Dan Ballard's annual salary?
Annualised, Dan Ballard's basic salary is approximately £1,040,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £20,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Dan Ballard sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Dan Ballard can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2027.
How many months are left on Dan Ballard's contract?
Dan Ballard has approximately 10 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Dan Ballard's wage compare to other defenders?
Dan Ballard earns roughly 39% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Dan Ballard is paid 39% of the position average.
When was Dan Ballard born?
Dan Ballard was born on November 2, 1999, making the player 26 years old as of today.