The Backheel Media Team

OUR TEAM

With a network of associates in countries across the continent, we offer a fully comprehensive service to take you to the heart of the action.

DANIEL PORDES

Co-Founder & Director

Daniel began his adventures in sports media in 2010 with a stint covering rugby in Cambodia and he has been hooked ever since. Highlights from over a decade in digital include building and managing content teams throughout Asia and running social campaigns for some of the biggest competitions across the continent.

PETER ALSOP

Co-Founder & Director

Having gained his early journalism experience in travel and culture, Peter joined the sports industry seven years ago after taking on a freelance football assignment in Bangkok. Since moving to Hong Kong in 2014, he has covered numerous sporting events in more than 20 countries from Jordan to Japan.

RYAN WALTERS

Creative Director

A globe-trotting multimedia journalist, Ryan began covering football in 2015 and was the Head of English Content for K League from 2017-2023. He has made regular appearances on TV and radio, and featured in several publications discussing and analysing the beautiful game.

THESIS (TA LAO) LAOHAJARATSANG

Content Manager

Ta is an up-and-coming multimedia content manager based in Thailand. Driven by his passion in Asian football, he has worked at the continent's premier digital media companies and is equipped with a wide-range skillset including content creation, broadcasting, writing, designing, and more.

SHIBAJEE DAS

Content Executive

An India-based multimedia journalist with a passion for the men’s and women’s game, Shibajee has covered nearly every major tournament in Asian football. He believes football truly has the power to change the world and hopes to explore various nations with it as the driving force.