Michael Leahy

Michael works across Global Policy and Strategy at FIFPRO, the global football players’ union. He’s currently Manager of Strategy & Industry Intelligence for Men’s Football, while also spearheading the development of Player IQ, FIFPRO’s data-driven knowledge centre.

He previously enjoyed a 10-year career in professional football, playing for a number of clubs in Ireland’s Premier Division and the UEFA Europa League. Following the conclusion of his playing career and prior to joining FIFPRO in 2020, Michael worked in legal roles in Europe and Australia within the sports governance and financial services sectors.