RisingTransfers

Caleb Taylor vs Dan Ballard

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Dan Ballard commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €2.9M). Caleb Taylor leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Dan Ballard is stronger in clearances / 90. Overall, Caleb Taylor holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.

Based on per-90 statistics · How we compare players →

Player A

Caleb Taylor

Defender
England
€2.9M
23 years old
Aerial
Full profile →
Player B

Dan Ballard

Defender
Northern Ireland
€20.0M
26 years old
Ball-Playing CB
Full profile →

Playing Style Profiles

Caleb Taylor

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.9 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (69% duel success), dominant in the air (5.3 aerials won/90, 67%) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Dan Ballard

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), strong in aerial duels (4.4 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricCaleb TaylorDan BallardEdge
Goals / 900.120.08
Tackles won / 900.850.76Caleb
Interceptions / 902.050.84Caleb
Clearances / 906.917.75Dan
Press intensity / 902.261.61Caleb
Pass accuracy %81.7081.70

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Caleb Taylor or Dan Ballard?

Dan Ballard commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €2.9M). Caleb Taylor leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Dan Ballard is stronger in clearances / 90. Overall, Caleb Taylor holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.

How is this comparison calculated?

Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →

What are their market values?

Caleb Taylor has a market value of €2.9M, while Dan Ballard is valued at €20.0M.

Explore More