Mike Backler

Mike Backler has a diverse background in partnerships and content creation within the sports industry. Currently serving in Global Partnerships at FotMob since January 2023, Mike collaborates with various stakeholders for a leading football app with 15 million monthly active users. Previously, Mike worked as Lead Copywriter at Powerleague, focusing on the digital transformation of the company's website, app, and customer communications. As Editor of The Grassroots Post, Mike created an amateur football 'zine' distributed in over 200 venues across the UK, establishing multiple partnerships. Earlier experience includes serving as Head of Commercial Partnerships at MUNDIAL, where Mike developed relationships with major global brands while contributing written content for the magazine.