Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Cambridge United.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 35 | 2 | 2 | 2756 | 6.93 |
 League Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 6.77 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 7 |
Scout report
D. Ball is a 31-year-old defensive midfielder at Cambridge United, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 2 assists in 35 appearances, a Season grade of 25, top 36% of League Two defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 17.3, ranking 353rd of 478 in the League Two. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter (66.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Ball.
Judged on this season alone, Ball graded 25 — a solid campaign that ranks top 36% of the 67 defensive midfielders in the League Two, on 2 goals, 2 assists and 3.004 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 11 → 25). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 17, 53rd of 67 of the 67 defensive midfielders in the League Two. At 31 Ball is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 1.4 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Ball is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Cambridge United finished 3rd of 24 · an upper-table side
3 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 13 clean sheets across 35 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 24) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 66.6% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Age curve. At 31, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 17.3, Ball carries the 53rd-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the League Two of 67. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
