D. Lafferty is a professional football player from Northern Ireland, born on May 18, 1989 in Derry.

Which team does D. Lafferty play for?

D. Lafferty plays as a Defender for Ballymena United in the Premiership.

What are D. Lafferty's career statistics?

Over 14 seasons with 11 teams, D. Lafferty has made 252 appearances, scored 16 goals and provided 0 assists.

How has D. Lafferty performed?

In the 2025 season, D. Lafferty has made 30 appearances, played 2626 minutes, scored 2 goals and provided 0 assists.

What position does D. Lafferty play?

D. Lafferty plays as a Defender. Responsible for defense and building play.

When does D. Lafferty play next?

D. Lafferty will next play for Ballymena United against Bangor on August 23, 2025 at 14:00 at Unknown Venue.

How old is D. Lafferty?

D. Lafferty is 36 years old and is in the late career of their career.

What are D. Lafferty's physical attributes?

D. Lafferty is 185 cm tall and weighs Unknown.

What is D. Lafferty's disciplinary record?

D. Lafferty has received 6 yellow cards and 0 red cards this season.

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D. Lafferty

D. Lafferty

Ballymena United (Coach: D. Jeffrey )

Age

Nationality

Northern Ireland

Height

185 cm

Current Season

Appearances

Goals

Assists

2626

Minutes

Overview Statistics Fixtures

Career_progression

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2024/2025

Games

Goals

Assists

Premiership

2023/2024

Games

Goals

Assists

Sligo Rovers (16 Games_short)

Institute (2 Games_short)

Premier Division, Championship +1

2022/2023

Games

Goals

Assists

Premier Division, FAI Cup +1

2021/2022

Games

Goals

Assists

Premier Division, FAI Cup

2020/2021

Games

Goals

Assists

UEFA Europa League, Premier Division +1

2019/2020

Games

Goals

Assists

Premier Division, FAI Cup

2018/2019

Games

Goals

Assists

Peterborough (21 Games_short)

Sheffield Utd (1 Games_short)

Northern Ireland (0 Games_short)

Championship, EFL Trophy +4

2017/2018

Games

Goals

Assists

Sheffield Utd (13 Games_short)

Northern Ireland (0 Games_short)

Championship, FA Cup +2

2016/2017

Games

Goals

Assists

Sheffield Utd (22 Games_short)

Burnley (0 Games_short)

EFL Trophy, FA Cup +2

2015/2016

Games

Goals

Assists

FA Cup, League One

2014/2015

Games

Goals

Assists

Rotherham (11 Games_short)

Burnley (2 Games_short)

Premier League, Championship +1

2013/2014

Games

Goals

Assists

Championship, FA Cup +1

2012/2013

Games

Goals

Assists

Championship, FA Cup +1

2011/2012

Games

Goals

Assists

Championship

Season	Team	Games	Goals	Minutes	G/90	Cards
2024/2025 Current	Ballymena United	30	2	2,626	0.07	6
2023/2024	Sligo Rovers (16) Institute (2)	18	2	992	0.18	3
2022/2023	Derry City	27	1	1,288	0.07	1
2021/2022	Derry City	33	6	2,767	0.20	9
2020/2021	Shamrock Rovers	16	3	698	0.39	1
2019/2020	Shamrock Rovers	10	0	608	0.00	1
2018/2019	Peterborough (21) Sheffield Utd (1) Northern Ireland (0)	22	0	1,861	0.00	2
2017/2018	Sheffield Utd (13) Northern Ireland (0)	13	1	647	0.14	3
2016/2017	Sheffield Utd (22) Burnley (0)	22	1	1,815	0.05	3
2015/2016	Oldham	5	0	423	0.00	2
2014/2015	Rotherham (11) Burnley (2)	13	0	1,096	0.00	0
2013/2014	Burnley	12	0	963	0.00	0
2012/2013	Burnley	26	0	2,184	0.00	3
2011/2012	Burnley	5	0	413	0.00	1

252

Career_games

Career_goals

Career_assists

Scoring_rate_declined

Advanced Metrics

2025/2026 Season

Avg Rating

No Data

Min/Game

2,626 Total_minutes

Goal Involvement

2G + 0A

Total Goals

Total Assists

0.07

Goals/Game

Assists/Game

Goal Involvement

Performance Insights

Most Productive: Goal Scorer

Shot Efficiency: Needs Improvement (0%)

Discipline Level: Good

Playing Time: Regular Starter (88min)

Career Timeline - D. Lafferty

14 Seasons

Total Goals

↗ +2 vs First Season

Total Assists

→ Stable vs First Season

252

Total Appearances

18 Per Season

7.2

Peak Rating

6.6 Average

Season Breakdown

2024/2025

Ballymena United

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

2,626 Minutes 88 Min/Game 0.07 Goals/Game

2023/2024

Institute, Sligo Rovers

Goals

Assists

Apps

7.2

Rating

992 Minutes 55 Min/Game 0.11 Goals/Game

2022/2023

Derry City

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

1,288 Minutes 48 Min/Game 0.04 Goals/Game

2021/2022

Derry City

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

2,767 Minutes 84 Min/Game 0.18 Goals/Game

2020/2021

Shamrock Rovers

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

698 Minutes 44 Min/Game 0.19 Goals/Game

2019/2020

Shamrock Rovers

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

608 Minutes 61 Min/Game

2018/2019

Northern Ireland, Peterborough + 1 More

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.3

Rating

1,861 Minutes 85 Min/Game

2017/2018

Sheffield Utd, Northern Ireland

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.4

Rating

647 Minutes 50 Min/Game 0.08 Goals/Game

2016/2017

Sheffield Utd, Burnley

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

1,815 Minutes 83 Min/Game 0.05 Goals/Game

2015/2016

Oldham

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

423 Minutes 85 Min/Game

2014/2015

Rotherham, Burnley

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

1,096 Minutes 84 Min/Game

2013/2014

Burnley

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

963 Minutes 80 Min/Game

2012/2013

Burnley

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

2,184 Minutes 84 Min/Game

2011/2012

Burnley

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

413 Minutes 83 Min/Game

Career Overview

Seasons

252

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Teams

18,381

Minutes

Yellow Cards

Red Cards

Season History

Season	Team	League	Appearances	Goals	Minutes
2024/2025	Ballymena United	Premiership	30	2	2,626
2023/2024	Institute Sligo Rovers	Irish Cup Championship Premier Division	18	2	992
2022/2023	Derry City	FAI Cup Premier Division UEFA Europa Conference League	27	1	1,288
2021/2022	Derry City	Premier Division FAI Cup	33	6	2,767
2020/2021	Shamrock Rovers	UEFA Europa League Premier Division FAI Cup	16	3	698
2019/2020	Shamrock Rovers	Premier Division FAI Cup	10	0	608
2018/2019	Northern Ireland Peterborough Sheffield Utd	Friendlies EFL Trophy Championship League One World Cup - Qualification Europe FA Cup	22	0	1,861
2017/2018	Sheffield Utd Northern Ireland	FA Cup Championship League Cup Friendlies	13	1	647
2016/2017	Sheffield Utd Burnley	League One FA Cup EFL Trophy League Cup	22	1	1,815
2015/2016	Oldham	FA Cup League One	5	0	423
2014/2015	Rotherham Burnley	Championship FA Cup Premier League	13	0	1,096
2013/2014	Burnley	FA Cup Championship League Cup	12	0	963
2012/2013	Burnley	Championship FA Cup League Cup	26	0	2,184
2011/2012	Burnley	Championship	5	0	413