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DanielBallard

Daniel Ballard career

club career

SeasonClub
25/26
SunderlandSunderland
30
2266
0
2
FA CupFA Cup
2
140
0
0
Premier LeaguePremier League
28
2126
0
2
24/25
SunderlandSunderland
23
1397
1
3
ChampionshipChampionship
23
1397
1
3
23/24
SunderlandSunderland
43
3834
0
3
FA CupFA Cup
0
0
0
0
ChampionshipChampionship
43
3834
0
3
22/23
SunderlandSunderland
19
1615
1
0
ChampionshipChampionship
19
1615
1
0
21/22
MillwallMillwall
31
2636
0
1
ChampionshipChampionship
31
2636
0
1
20/21
BlackpoolBlackpool
25
2231
0
2
League OneLeague One
25
2231
0
2
19/20
SwindonSwindon
1
3
0
0
League TwoLeague Two
1
3
0
0

International career

SeasonTeam
25/26
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
3
269
0
0
World Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
3
269
0
0
24/25
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
4
335
0
2
UEFA Nations League CUEFA Nations League C
4
335
0
2
2023
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
5
385
0
0
European Championship QualificationEuropean Championship Qualification
5
385
0
0
22/23
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
3
270
0
1
UEFA Nations League CUEFA Nations League C
3
270
0
1
21/22
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
5
424
0
1
World Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
5
424
0
1
20/21
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
5
396
0
0
UEFA Nations League BUEFA Nations League B
5
396
0
0

Key

Key:

Matches played
Minutes played
Goals
Assists

Frequently asked questions

Phil Foden usually plays as a right winger for Manchester City, using his stronger left foot to cut in and create scoring opportunities. Thanks to his versatility, he has also been deployed on the left of a front three, or in a more centrally influential role as the #10.

Phil Foden was born in Stockport in Greater Manchester region, England.

Ever since making his debut for Man City, Phil Foden has sported the No. 47 jersey, which he wears in honour of his late grandfather, Ronnie, who died at the age of 47.

Phil Foden stands at 1.71m (5ft 7in), making him one of the shortest players in the Man City setup. Although he doesn't possess the extra strength, he is blessed with nimble footwork, with his low centre of gravity aiding him in drifting past opponents with ease.

Phil Foden weighs 70kg (154 lbs), with his low weight and diminuitive physique allowing him to skilfully dribble past players and function in half spaces.

Phil Foden joined the Manchester City academy in 2009 and broke into the first team in the 2017-18 season.

Phil Foden has three children with long-term partner Rebecca Cooke - two sons and a daughter.

While Phil Foden isn't married yet, he has been in a long-term relationship with girlfriend Rebecca Cooke, with the couple welcoming their third child during Euro 2024.