Introduction
Dominic Ball (born 2 August 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays for Peterborough United on loan from Rotherham United. He plays primarily as a centre back, however, Ball can also play as a defensive midfielder or at full-back.
Club career
Tottenham and loan moves
A Tottenham Hotspur youth graduate, he joined the club's youth setup in 2011 from Watford and appeared in 17 matches during his first campaign, scoring one goal.
Ball appeared with the under-18s and with the under-21s in 2013–14, being also named on the bench in a 2–2 UEFA Europa League away draw against Benfica on 20 March 2014. He was also an unused substitute in two further matches for Spurs in 2014–15, a 1–0 home win against Partizan and a 2–1 away win against Hull City.
On 22 January 2015, Ball was loaned to League Two side Cambridge United until the end of the season. He made his professional debut five days later, starting in a 1–1 home draw against Dagenham & Redbridge. He was used mainly as a right-back, making two assists in his time at the club.
On 14 August 2015, Ball signed a season-long loan deal to Scottish Championship team Rangers, reuniting with his Watford academy manager Mark Warburton. At Rangers he helped them return to the Scottish Premier League when they won the Championship and also picked up honours when they won the Scottish Challenge Cup.
Rotherham United
On 12 August 2016, Ball signed for Championship side Rotherham United on a three-year deal.
Peterborough United loan
On 3 January 2017, Ball joined Peterborough United on loan until the end of the season.
International career
After being capped by Northern Ireland in the under-15, under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels, Ball switched his allegiance to England in 2013. He has represented England up to U-20 level, making six appearances at that level.
Personal life
Ball was born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Ball has an older brother, Matt, who is also a footballer, while his father Tim was academy business manager at Watford.
Honours
Club
- Rangers
- Scottish Championship: 2015–16
- Scottish Challenge Cup: 2015–16