Daniel Ballard

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/daniel-ballard

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Daniel Ballard born?September 22, 1999
2. What is the club?Sunderland
3. What is the international team?Northern Ireland
4. What position does Daniel Ballard play?Daniel Ballard is a centre‑back, which means he is a defender who protects his team’s goal for Sunderland and Northern Ireland.
5. Why does Daniel Ballard play for both Sunderland and Northern Ireland?He plays for Sunderland in England and represents Northern Ireland because he has personal connections and wants to help his country on the international stage.

Centre-back: A defensive player positioned centrally in the backline, responsible for intercepting attacks and initiating build-up play.
Aerial Duels: Contests for the ball in the air, typically involving headers, crucial for defending crosses and set-pieces.
Tactical Setup: The strategic formation and player positioning employed by a team to achieve specific game objectives.